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.
The FIA's focus on suppressing dissent instead of combating genuine cyber threats raises serious concerns. Cybercrime in Pakistan encompasses a wide range of activities, including hacking, data breaches,
Pakistan`s parliament passes the PECA Amendment Bill, sparking protests from opposition and media who claim it curbs free speech. Harsh penalties for online criticism.
Pakistan's National Assembly has approved amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act, granting the government sweeping powers to regulate social media, including the ability to imprison users for spreading disinformation.
Pakistan's national assembly has approved changes to cyber laws, including a new provision for punishing online "fake news" and establishing a social
As outages become commonplace, the nation’s digital economy and future remains at risk Over the past decade, the Internet has become an essential part of modern life, driving advancements in healthcare,
In an environment hostile to journalists, those representing small-budget media organisations and those who do freelance work, such as Chandrakar did, are the most vulnerable
Pakistan's new law, which criminalises criticism of the government, military, and judiciary while labeling "disinformation" a punishable offense, has sparked widespread concern over the erosion of free speech and democratic freedoms.