Broader consultation on social media rules necessary: Attorney General
Islamabad, February 23, 2021 — The Attorney General (AG) for Pakistan, in a meeting on February 19, has said he...
Waqas Naeem is a program manager at Media Matters for Democracy, which runs the Digital Rights Monitor website.
Islamabad, February 23, 2021 — The Attorney General (AG) for Pakistan, in a meeting on February 19, has said he...
Islamabad, 19 November 2020 — The Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (ISPAK) is considering legal action against the recently...
Freedom on the Net 2020 report declares Pakistan "Not Free" in terms of online freedom, with no change in the...
Watch this Facebook Live discussion on PECA reforms and the threats to online expression from the government's new rules on...
KP Information Commissioner Riaz Daudzai speaks about the RTI commission's work during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
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