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Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content

Pakistan’s upper house of parliament on Tuesday passed a controversial bill that critics argue is designed to suppress freedom of speech. The bill, which was passed by the lower house of parliament last Thursday,

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

Pakistani Journalists Rally Against Law Regulating Social Media

Hundreds of Pakistani journalists rallied on Tuesday against a proposed law to regulate social media content that they say is aimed at curbing press freedom and controlling the digital landscape. The law would establish a regulatory authority that would have its own investigation agency and tribunals.

WION on MSN · 2d

Pakistan Journalists Protest New Social Media Law

Hundreds of Pakistani journalists are protesting a proposed law to regulate social media content, claiming that it aims to curtail press freedom and control the digital landscape. The law would create a regulatory authority with its own investigative agency and tribunals.

Deutsche Welle on MSN · 3d

Pakistan Senate votes to ban fake news on social media

Pakistan's Senate has voted to criminalize "intentional" spreading of misinformation with jail terms of up to three years. Pakistan's media regulator blocked Wikipedia in 2023 over "blasphemous material,

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LHC rejects plea to suspend PECA Amendments

The Lahore High Court has rejected a plea seeking an immediate suspension of the implementation of various sections of the ...

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PECA Amendment Act 2025 challenged in Lahore High Court

The PECA Amendment Act 2025 has been challenged in Lahore High Court for violating freedom of expression. Petition filed by ...

ARY News Live2d

PECA Amendment Bill 2025 challenged in LHC

LAHORE: The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendments Bill, 2025 has been challenged in Lahore High Court (LHC), ...

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Govt defends Peca move as journalists vow to expand protest

PFUJ observes black day; NCSW warns law changes may silence dissent; PM may establish committee to resolve journalists’ ...

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Legislation with vendetta

With PECA legislation signed into law, freedom of the press has gone for a toss. It is a pity that no consideration was shown to concerns from stakeholders in the business of information, and pieces ...

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Nationwide journalist protests erupt against 'draconian' Peca Act

Secretary General of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Arshad Ansari, addressed a protest against the controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), ...

Court quashes BJP leader’s defamation plaint against CM

In a relief to Delhi Chief Minister and senior AAP leader Atishi, a Delhi court on Tuesday quashed a defamation complaint ...

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HRCP report shines light on selective curbs on media

Despite the oppressive environment, the HRCP notes glimmers of hope. Social media, although heavily monitored, continues to serve as a space for resistance. Public backlash against censorship is ...

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EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom

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 ...

The Express Tribune1h

GSP+ withdrawal to hit exports

Since its inception, GSP+ has played a pivotal role in strengthening EU-Pakistan trade relations. Between 2014 and 2022, ...

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