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Pakistan Authorities Charge Man With Cyber Terrorism Over Misinformation That Sparked Riots in UK

Pakistan Authorities Charge Man With Cyber Terrorism Over Misinformation That Sparked Riots in UK

By Babar Dogar and Brian Melley
A Pakistan web developer is accused of spreading misinformation about the British suspect in a stabbing attack, leading to anti-Muslim and anti-migrant violence in the U.K.

Amendment to Pakistan’s Cybercrime Law Sparks Outrage From Free Speech Defenders

Amendment to Pakistan’s Cybercrime Law Sparks Outrage From Free Speech Defenders

By Waleed Tariq
Pakistan’s prime minister said the changes, which include harsher punishments and less rights for the accused, are necessary to fight “fake news.”
Activists in Balochistan Face a New Threat: Cyber Harassment

Activists in Balochistan Face a New Threat: Cyber Harassment

By Arbaz Shah
Women are especially vulnerable to online harassment and defamation, despite laws in place to protect against such crimes.

Toothless and Terrified: The State of Pakistan’s Media

Toothless and Terrified: The State of Pakistan’s Media

By Niha Dagia and Niha Dagia
Journalism in Pakistan has never been easy, but the current environment is particularly dangerous.

Silent Battles: How Pakistani Women Counter Harassment in Cyberspace

Silent Battles: How Pakistani Women Counter Harassment in Cyberspace

By Allia Bukhari
“Unless these issues are addressed in the real world, they will continue to exist and increase in the online world.”

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The Cyber Threat Facing Pakistan

The Cyber Threat Facing Pakistan

By Muhammad Abdul Qadeer
The threat of Indian cyberattacks against Pakistan becomes more serious given India’s growing cybersecurity cooperation with Israel.

Pakistan’s Government and Military Are Crushing Dissent on Social Media

Pakistan’s Government and Military Are Crushing Dissent on Social Media

By Abdul Rehman
New social media regulations are just the latest tool used to criminalize dissenting online speech.
Pakistan Silences Its Critics

Pakistan Silences Its Critics

By Umer Ali
Criticizing the military, in print or social media, is increasingly dangerous in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Assault on Digital Rights

Pakistan's Assault on Digital Rights

By Matthew Marcus
Last year's Cyber Crimes Bill could be used as a tool to silence free speech in the digital space.

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