Pakistan's upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say is designed to suppress freedom of speech.

Journalists in Pakistan are up in arms after a new law was passed that empowers the government to punish anyone for spreading what the authorities deem online disinformation.

The European Union has warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on the progress the country makes in addressing concerns about civil and labor rights and freedom of speech.

Pakistan has adopted a new law that criminalizes online disinformation in a move that the authorities say is aimed at combating the spread of fake news o

The disproportionate criminalisation of speech is bound to have a chilling effect.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The European Union on Friday warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on the progress the country makes in addressing concerns about civil and labor rights, and freedom of speech.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Following the approval of the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 by President Zardari, Fake News Watchdog has released a 45-page report condemning the law as "an attack on democratic values".

Pakistan's Senate passes a controversial bill granting the government powers to fine and imprison social media users for disinformation. Critics argue this suppresses free speech. The bill will now proceed to President Asif Ali Zardari for signing.

Amnesty International condemned Pakistan's recently passed prevention of electronic crimes (amendment) act 2025, urging authorities to repeal it to pr

Bill 2025 becomes law despite media protests. President Zardari signs the bill to combat 'fake news', facing backlash from journalists and rights groups claiming it's an attack on free speech. Opposition and journalists plan legal actions and protests.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s upper house of parliament on Tuesday passed a controversial bill that critics argue is designed to suppress freedom of speech. ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s upper ...

He told reporters in Islamabad that he was still ready to ... saying it was aimed at further suppressing freedom of speech. Omar Ayub Khan, who is not related to the imprisoned former premier ...