Nothing in this clause shall affect the provisions of any existing law or the provisions of any law which may hereafter be made for the purpose of imposing or levying any tax or for the promotion of public health or for the prevention of danger to life or property.
9. Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.-(1) Every citizen of Pakistan is guaranteed:
(a) freedom of speech, expression, association, profession, occupation, trade or business, acquisition and disposal of property and peaceful assembly without arms;
(b) the right to move freely throughout Pakistan and to reside or settle in any part thereof;
(c) the right to equal pay for equal work.
(2) Nothing in this Article shall affect the operation of any existing law or prevent the State from making any law relating to libel, slander, defamation, sedition or any other matter which offends against decency or morality or undermines the authority or foundation of the State; or from restricting or regulating, in the public interest or in the interest of public order, morality or health, any freedom or right guaranteed by this Article.
