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Pakistan internet censorship
How India and Pakistan’s Digital Authoritarianism Sows the Seeds of War
By Shumaila Hussain Shahani and Disha Verma
In both countries, the goal is not just censorship; it’s shaping public opinion through information control.
Pakistan’s Cyber Crimes Law Amendments Strike a Blow Against Free Speech
By Osama Ahmad
Journalists, activists, and lawyers warn of a significant chilling effect from a new law to combat “fake news.”
Pakistan’s Attempt to Tamper With the Internet Is Leading to Economic Turmoil
By Manik Aftab
Millions of Pakistanis continue to experience problems with WhatsApp and other internet services, with many unable to send or receive even basic text messages.
Pakistan Suffers Internet Slowdown as Government Denies Setting up a National Firewall
By Babar Dogar
Since February, users have been either unable to use social media or allowed limited access. Now, even sending an email of WhatsApp message is difficult.
Key Ally of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Demands End to Ban on X, Formerly Twitter
By Munir Ahmed
Two months after the ban went into effect, Farhatullah Babar, a senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, publicly called for access to the social media platform to be restored.
Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling
By Fareha Iqtidar Khan
The social media platform has been blocked in Pakistan for nearly a month, following the controversial general election.
Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments
By Munir Ahmed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says it blocked Wikipedia because a 48-hour deadline to remove content it said was blasphemous was ignored.
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