Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speech.
Pakistan's parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media, sparks concern over free speech
This move by the Pakistan government to pass the bill comes nearly a year after it blocked X, formerly Twitter, ahead of an election that the opposition party of Khan claimed was rigged.
Pakistani Journalists Rally Against Law Regulating Social Media
Hundreds of Pakistani journalists rallied on Tuesday against a proposed law to regulate social media content that they say is aimed at curbing press freedom and controlling the digital landscape. The law would establish a regulatory authority that would have its own investigation agency and tribunals.
Pakistan’s parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media
Pakistan's lower house of parliament has passed a bill with sweeping controls on social media that includes blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.
Pakistan Journalists Protest New Social Media Law
Hundreds of Pakistani journalists are protesting a proposed law to regulate social media content, claiming that it aims to curtail press freedom and control the digital landscape. The law would create a regulatory authority with its own investigative agency and tribunals.
Pakistan Senate votes to ban fake news on social media
Pakistan's Senate has voted to criminalize "intentional" spreading of misinformation with jail terms of up to three years. Pakistan's media regulator blocked Wikipedia in 2023 over "blasphemous material,
Pakistan Cracks Down On Free Speech Online
Pakistan has adopted a new law that criminalizes online disinformation in a move that the authorities say is aimed at ...
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Formation of National Minority Commission supported
KARACHI: During the discussion, Anthony Naveed, Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, acknowledged that challenges exist and ...
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Journalists, human rights groups slam Pakistan govt for 'clampdown on free speech' by amending cybercrime law
Journalists, human rights organisations and even the human rights cell of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) which supported ...
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Nationwide journalist protests erupt against 'draconian' Peca Act
Secretary General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Arshad Ansari, addressed a protest against the controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), ...
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Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media
Critics say the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech. Farhatullah Babar, a leading human rights activist, said the latest changes to cybercrime law were aimed at “further ...
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Journalists reject PECA amendments, demand repeal
Journalists' organisations across Pakistan have strongly opposed recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), expressing concerns over the lack of consultation and its ...
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Bangladesh high commissioner announces direct flights with Pakistan
He underscored Bangladesh's commitment to freedom of expression ... contributing to a robust culture of free speech in the country. Additionally, Hussain pointed out the vast investment ...
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Delhi Court Highlights Role of Freedom of Speech in Political Discourse and Defamation Cases
A Delhi court emphasised that freedom thrives only when speech and expression are protected by the Indian Constitution. This observation was made by Special Judge Vishal Gogne while dismissing a ...