Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — 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, grants the government extensive powers to impose heavy fines and incarcerate social media users for spreading disinformation. Under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, authorities would create an agency with the power to order the immediate blocking of content deemed “unlawful and offensive” from social media, such as content critical of judges, the armed forces, parliament or provincial assemblies. Pakistan’s media has faced growing censorship in recent years, but the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the law is necessary to limit the spread of disinformation.

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Pakistan’s favorable trade status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom, EU says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s favorable trade status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom, EU says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — 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 it makes in addressing concerns over civil and labor rights, and freedom of speech. The warning came at the end of a visit to Islamabad by Olof Skoog, the EU’s special representative for human …

Bill jailing social media users for three years over disinformation passed by Pakistan senate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill jailing social media users for three years over disinformation passed by Pakistan senate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The upper house of Pakistan’s …

Pakistan outlaws disinformation with three-year jail term
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan outlaws disinformation with three-year jail term

The Hindu  

Pakistan criminalised online disinformation on Tuesday, passing legislation that enshrines punishments of up to three years in prison, a decision journalists say is designed to crack down on dissent. Senior journalist Asif Bashir Chaudhry, a member of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, told AFP the government had assured reporters they would be consulted but said they were "betrayed and …

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media
2 months ago

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media

Firstpost  

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, swiftly passed in Pakistan’s lower house of parliament following an opposition walkout, has sparked controversy. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, proposes the creation of an agency with the authority to immediately block content on social media deemed “unlawful and offensive.” This …

Pakistan’s parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media
2 months ago

Pakistan’s parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The bill was quickly passed after lawmakers from the opposition party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan staged a walkout to denounce the law. Farhatullah Babar, a leading human rights …

Pakistan moves toward extensive social media regulation. Details here
2 months ago

Pakistan moves toward extensive social media regulation. Details here

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's opposition said on Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday, would create an …

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media
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2 months ago

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s opposition said Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday, would create …

Pakistan government defends X ban in court, cites compliance with laws
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan government defends X ban in court, cites compliance with laws

The Hindu  

Pakistan authorities on Monday informed a high court that banning the social media platform X is not against the laws of the country. The Sindh High Court was hearing a case against the ban on the social media platform X, which was blocked on February 17 in the wake of rigging controversy during the Feb 8 elections. "X has not …

Pakistan's Punjab to ban social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram to control 'hate material'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Punjab to ban social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram to control 'hate material'

The Hindu  

After blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the government in Pakistan's Punjab province is now set to ban all social media platforms - YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - for six days between July 13 and 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Muharram. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's Cabinet committee on …

Pakistan to ban social media platforms from July 13 to 18 to control 'hate material' during Ramzaan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan to ban social media platforms from July 13 to 18 to control 'hate material' during Ramzaan

Firstpost  

The Punjab government of Maryam Nawaz has requested her uncle Shehbaz Sharif’s government at the Centre to notify the suspension of all social media platforms on internet for six days After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms - YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - …

Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram

Hindustan Times  

After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms -- YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok -- for six days from July 13 to 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's …

Pakistan to ban social media platforms for 6 days to control 'hate material' during Ramadan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan to ban social media platforms for 6 days to control 'hate material' during Ramadan

ABP News  

Lahore, Jul 5 : After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms -- YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok -- for six days from July 13 to 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's cabinet …

Pakistan High Court orders government to restore X in one week: lawyer
11 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan High Court orders government to restore X in one week: lawyer

The Hindu  

Coming down heavily on the continuous suspension of social media platform X in Pakistan since February, the Sindh High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Interior to revoke its decision on the suspension within one week, according to a media report. SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, while hearing multiple petitions on the suspension of the social media platform …

Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’
11 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’

Al Jazeera  

The platform remained inaccessible to users, but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now. Pakistan blocked access to social media platform X around the time of elections in February, the interior ministry said, citing national security concerns. Users had reported problems using the platform, formerly known as Twitter, since mid-February, when jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party …

Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform’s shutdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform’s shutdown

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s media regulators have blocked the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with users across the country on Thursday enduring the sixth day of sweeping disruptions, partial and complete shutdowns. The outage was first observed over the weekend when the political party of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan announced protests against what it says were rigged …

Pakistan court orders media watchdog to provide 'free and unrestricted' media coverage to Imran Khan, other candidates
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan court orders media watchdog to provide 'free and unrestricted' media coverage to Imran Khan, other candidates

Firstpost  

A Pakistani high court on Wednesday ordered the country’s electronic media watchdog to provide ‘free and unrestricted’ media coverage to all political leaders, including jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, ahead of the February 8 general elections. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party supremo challenged the ban in court, arguing that PEMRA’s order was “purely driven out of vengeance”, after which the …

Pakistan’s nationwide internet outage ’remarkably systematic’, says expert
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan’s nationwide internet outage ’remarkably systematic’, says expert

Live Mint  

Pakistan's social media and internet services were severely throttled Saturday night, as former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party held a "virtual rally" ahead of the general elections. The outage of Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube is the second in two weeks coinciding with online campaign events organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, news agency AFP reported. "We can confirm …

Pakistan’s Imran Khan delivers AI-generated speech to campaign from prison
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan delivers AI-generated speech to campaign from prison

Al Jazeera  

In the first event of its kind in the country, the jailed ex-PM’s party uses audio clip made by artificial intelligence during a virtual rally. Islamabad, Pakistan – Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has delivered a speech using an audio clip generated through artificial intelligence to address a virtual rally – the first event of its kind in …

Pakistan media watchdog bans coverage of 11 persons critical of military and previous government
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan media watchdog bans coverage of 11 persons critical of military and previous government

The Hindu  

Pakistan electronic media watchdog has stopped TV channels from giving air space to 11 people, including journalists, accused of criticising the military and the Shehbaz Sharif-led previous government and declared ‘proclaimed offenders’ or absconders by courts. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued a directive on Saturday, citing a decision from the Sindh High Court that such people cannot enjoy …

Pakistan bans journalists on TV channels who are critical of military, Shehbaz Sharif government
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan bans journalists on TV channels who are critical of military, Shehbaz Sharif government

India TV News  

In a major blow to press freedom, cash-strapped Pakistan has directed electronic media to stop providing space to 11 people including journalists for their critical stance against the outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government and military. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority -- an electronic media watchdog -- issued a directive on Saturday wherein it cited a decision from the …

Rights, press bodies slam Pakistan crackdown on ‘critical voices’
1 year, 9 months ago

Rights, press bodies slam Pakistan crackdown on ‘critical voices’

Al Jazeera  

At least seven journalists and political commentators have been charged with sedition and other offences in the past week. Islamabad, Pakistan – Prominent rights and media watchdogs have expressed “extreme concern” after several Pakistani journalists and political commentators were charged with sedition earlier this week. The individuals include former newspaper editor Shaheen Sehbai, political commentators Wajahat Saeed Khan, Moeed Pirzada, …

World Press Freedom Day | How free speech in India is compromised by government control over platforms: Book excerpt from ‘Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government is Holding Indians Back’ by Subhashish B
1 year, 10 months ago

World Press Freedom Day | How free speech in India is compromised by government control over platforms: Book excerpt from ‘Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government is Holding Indians Back’ by Subhashish B

The Hindu  

Published : May 03, 2023 07:00 IST - 6 MINS READ In December 2004, the Delhi Police arrested Avnish Bajaj, the CEO of Baazee.com, because someone in Kharagpur, West Bengal, tried to sell through the website video copies of two Delhi-based students having sex. Social media companies, a term left vague and expansive, need to take down content within 36 …

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of ex-PM Imran Khan speeches
2 years ago

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of ex-PM Imran Khan speeches

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s media regulator banned broadcasts of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speeches as police arrived at one of his homes to deliver another court summons for the ousted premier, officials said Monday. The ban followed a particularly fiery speech by Khan, who has a large grassroots following, lambasting Sharif’s government and the country’s all-powerful military. Fawad Chaudhry, a …

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of ex-PM Imran Khan speeches
2 years ago

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of ex-PM Imran Khan speeches

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan's media regulator banned media broadcasts of former Prime Minister …

Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel
2 years ago

Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s media regulator has banned television channels from broadcasting speeches and news conferences by Imran Khan, accusing the former prime minister of attacking the state’s institutions and promoting hatred. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority imposed the ban late on Sunday after Khan gave a speech in the eastern city of Lahore, where he alleged that former …

Pakistan media regulator bans broadcast of Imran Khan's speeches on TV channels
2 years ago

Pakistan media regulator bans broadcast of Imran Khan's speeches on TV channels

India Today  

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Sunday imposed a ban on broadcasting speeches and press talks of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels. “It has been observed that Mr Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, in his speeches/statements is continuously.levelling baseless allegations and spreading hate speech through his provocative statements against state institutions and …

Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia just days after ban for ‘blasphemous content’
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia just days after ban for ‘blasphemous content’

The Independent  

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Wikipedia again up and running as Pakistan lifts ban on site
2 years, 1 month ago

Wikipedia again up and running as Pakistan lifts ban on site

The Independent  

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia, says it hurt Muslim sentiments
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan blocks Wikipedia, says it hurt Muslim sentiments

The Independent  

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Pakistan government asks media watchdog to reverse ban on TV channels from airing Imran Khan’s speeches
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan government asks media watchdog to reverse ban on TV channels from airing Imran Khan’s speeches

Firstpost  

The decision was taken hours after the Pakistan Electronic Media and Regulatory Authority prohibited the TV channels from broadcasting or rebroadcasting Khan’s speeches and said airing such content would likely to create hatred among the people and endanger national security Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Saturday directed the country’s electronic media watchdog to reverse the ban on television channels from …

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation

The Independent  

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Pakistan court suspends ban on broadcasting Imran Khan speeches
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan court suspends ban on broadcasting Imran Khan speeches

Al Jazeera  

Media regulatory body had imposed a ban on live telecasts of the former prime minister’s speeches. Islamabad, Pakistan – The High Court of Pakistan suspended a ban on live broadcasts of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speeches, ruling the state’s media regulatory body had “exceeded its authority”. Pakistan’s media regulatory body imposed the ban after the former prime minister criticised …

Imran Khan’s live speeches now banned in Pakistan
2 years, 7 months ago

Imran Khan’s live speeches now banned in Pakistan

Live Mint  

Hours after former prime minister Imran Khan made harsh remarks and attacked state institutions while speaking at a rally in Islamabad, Pakistan's electronic media authority has forbidden satellite television channels from airing his live addresses. In a statement released on Saturday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority said that despite repeated warnings, television networks had not implemented a time-delay system …

Pak Media Watchdog Imposes Ban on Broadcasting Ex-PM Imran Khan's Live Speeches
2 years, 7 months ago

Pak Media Watchdog Imposes Ban on Broadcasting Ex-PM Imran Khan's Live Speeches

News 18  

Pakistan’s electronic media watchdog has banned satellite television channels from broadcasting live speeches of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, hours after he threatened state institutions and made provocative statements while addressing a rally here. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority in a communique issued on Saturday said that television channels despite repeated warnings had failed to implement a time-delay mechanism …

Pakistan regulator bans live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches
2 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan regulator bans live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches

Al Jazeera  

The former prime minister has been holding a series of rallies to protest against the arrest of his former chief of staff and alleged bias. Pakistan’s media regulatory body has imposed a ban on live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches with immediate effect after the former prime minister criticised police and other state institutions in a speech in the capital, …

Twitter vs Govt latest spat: All you need to know
2 years, 8 months ago

Twitter vs Govt latest spat: All you need to know

Live Mint  

Twitter on Tuesday moved the Karnataka High Court, challenging the government's orders to remove content from the social media platform under the new IT rules, saying it is an abuse of power by officials. Here are the latest updates in this big story: - In a petition in the Karnataka HC, the social media platform said the Central Government has …

Pakistani journalists oppose proposed law likely to further muzzle media
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistani journalists oppose proposed law likely to further muzzle media

Firstpost  

The legislation envisages the establishment of a new regulatory body called the Pakistan Media Development Authority Islamabad: Hundreds of Pakistani journalists rallied outside parliament on Monday to reject a proposed law that critics say would further curtail media freedom if passed. Another journalists union leader, Afzal Butt, vowed to continue protesting the proposed law, which he said Khan’s government was …

Pakistan journalists protest against proposed new law
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan journalists protest against proposed new law

The Hindu  

Hundreds of journalists in Pakistan on Monday, September 14, 2021, protested in front of the Parliament against a proposed law that they said if enacted would drastically curtail press freedom in the country. Opposition leaders after boycotting the session also joined the media protest and in their speeches, they supported the concerns of journalists that the new law aimed to …

WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter banned in Pakistan: Know why
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter banned in Pakistan: Know why

India TV News  

Pakistan Government has announced a ban on some social media platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This comes amid fears that activists of a radical Islamist group might use the technology to stoke violent protests against last year's depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in France. Followers of far-right Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a group that supports the country's controversial blasphemy laws, …

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media platforms amid anti-France protests by proscribed outfit TLP
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media platforms amid anti-France protests by proscribed outfit TLP

Firstpost  

Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Friday ordered hours-long shut down of social media and instant messaging platforms, after days of violent anti-France protests. It gave no reason for the ban, but it comes a day after French nationals and companies in Pakistan were advised by their embassy to temporarily leave in the wake of the rallies led by an extremist …

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media over potential protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media over potential protests

Al Jazeera  

Government orders hours-long shutdown of social media and instant messaging platforms after days of violent protests. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has temporarily blocked Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp and some other social media services across the country as part of a security crackdown on a far-right religious party, officials say. The temporary ban blocked all access to social media platforms Facebook, Twitter …

Pakistan to ‘review’ controversial internet censorship rules
4 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan to ‘review’ controversial internet censorship rules

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s government says it will review new internet regulations that rights groups have decried as a draconian measure to limit freedom of speech and increase internet surveillance. Rights groups decried the rules as being violative of citizens’ freedom of expression rights and having been passed without adequate consultations with civil society, while technology companies – including tech …

Pakistan government urged to act over online hate campaign directed at Independent and BBC journalists
4 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan government urged to act over online hate campaign directed at Independent and BBC journalists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Pakistan government has been …

Tech giants call for ‘changes’ to Pakistani censorship laws
4 years, 3 months ago

Tech giants call for ‘changes’ to Pakistani censorship laws

Al Jazeera  

A version of the new regulations was first passed in February but quickly rescinded by Prime Minister Khan after an outcry by rights groups. Islamabad, Pakistan – Tech giants Google, Facebook and others have sought “critical changes” to newly passed Pakistani internet regulations that broaden censorship and authorise widespread surveillance without judicial oversight, among other issues, in a new letter …

Pakistan’s new regulations aim to ‘silence the internet’
4 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan’s new regulations aim to ‘silence the internet’

Al Jazeera  

Increasingly in recent years, internet laws have been used to target journalists and rights activists who express dissent against the government. “They want to turn the internet into another PTV.” Amin-ul-Haque, Pakistan’s information technology minister, said the government supported freedom of speech, but would not tolerate certain forms of content. “Typically, consultations require drafts being circulated for public input, white …

Pakistan bans TikTok over ‘indecent’ content
4 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan bans TikTok over ‘indecent’ content

Al Jazeera  

Chinese social media app blocked for failing to filter out ‘immoral and indecent’ content, Pakistan’s telecommunications authority says. Pakistan has banned Chinese social media app TikTok for failing to filter out “immoral and indecent” content, the country’s telecommunications authority said. “Keeping in view the complaints and nature of the content being consistently posted on TikTok, PTA issued a final notice …

Pakistan Court Orders Media Regulatory Body to Stop 'Reckless' Coverage of Highway Gangrape Incident
4 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan Court Orders Media Regulatory Body to Stop 'Reckless' Coverage of Highway Gangrape Incident

News 18  

A Pakistani court has ordered the country’s media regulatory body to stop covering the alleged gang-rape of a woman on a highway last month following a request by the police that accused the media of creating a “hindrance” in the arrest of the prime suspect due to its “reckless coverage.” The Pakistani-French woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men in …

Turkey passes controversial bill tightening grip on social media
4 years, 7 months ago

Turkey passes controversial bill tightening grip on social media

Al Jazeera  

Under the new law, large social media companies have to comply with court orders over removal of certain content. Human rights groups and the opposition are worried over what they call the erosion of freedom of expression in Turkey, where criminal proceedings for “insulting” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on social media are common. ‘Social media a lifeline’ Human Rights Watch …

United States pulls up Pakistan over the new social media restrictions
5 years ago

United States pulls up Pakistan over the new social media restrictions

Op India  

Pakistan’s move to enforce new restrictions on social media platforms drew a sharp criticism from the United States which expressed deep concerns over the Pakistani action. The State Department said the move “could be a setback to freedom of expression & development of the digital economy.” New restrictions on social media platforms in #Pakistan could be setback to freedom of …

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