PAKISTAN: Civil society, journalists reject ‘draconian’ defamation bill
A large number of civil society organisations and journalists have rejected the Defamation Bill, 2024, passed by the Punjab Assembly,...
A large number of civil society organisations and journalists have rejected the Defamation Bill, 2024, passed by the Punjab Assembly,...
The Punjab Assembly has passed a contentious piece of legislation aimed at curbing “fake news”, despite strong resistance from the...
TikTok is seeking an expedited ruling in its lawsuit against the potential ban in the United States (US), which is...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, celebrated every year on May 17, is a reminder that the Internet and emerging...
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