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How China’s model of internet censorship is getting traction in Asia: Interview with ARTICLE 19 researchers

Cybersecurity is reframed as regime security under the banner of sovereignty

Written by Filip Noubel

6 days ago

Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in Pakistan

Minorities are often the target of the blasphemy allegations

Written by Asfandiyar

8 July 2024

Minority journalists are under threat in South Asia

Reporters have faced harassment, arrest, threats and even death

Written by GroundViews

14 June 2024

The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan

Activists label the bill draconian, regressive, and authoritarian

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

30 May 2024

Pakistan administered Kashmir faces internet shutdown amidst protests

People in Azad Kashmir protests high wheat prices, electricity bills

Written by GV South Asia

21 May 2024

Silenced voices: The X and VPN ban after Pakistan’s elections

During political unrest, Pakistan frequently shuts down internet services

Written by Ramna Saeed, R Umaima Ahmed

26 February 2024

Pakistan’s general elections: AI, internet shutdowns and disillusionment

Authenticity of election results questioned amid continuing internet restrictions

Written by Seerat Khan

11 February 2024

Pakistani movie ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ is finally made available online after injunctions on its release

"What's wrong with a (religious) man dancing?"

Written by Satdeep Gill

19 September 2023

Ahead of election, Pakistan introduces new laws to stifle dissent

Hastily passed bills undermine civil liberties and freedom of expression

Written by R Umaima Ahmed, Rezwan

17 August 2023

Pakistan on edge: Protests continue as Imran Khan's arrest sparks outrage

Protestors were seen burning vehicles and homes of leaders of the armed forces

Written by Anas Saleem, Ramna Saeed

10 May 2023

Pakistan's war on journalism: Abduction and arrest of prominent journalists

The situation for journalists in Pakistan has been steadily declining

Written by Ramna Saeed

26 April 2023

YouTube is temporarily blocked during former PM's political rally in Pakistan

This is not the first time the internet has been disrupted

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

25 August 2022

Pakistan drops 12 points on World Press Freedom Index 2022

At least 86 instances of attacks took place against journalists

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

12 May 2022

2021 in retrospective: Authoritarian practices threatened journalists and restricted media freedom in South Asia

Press and internet freedom faced challenges in 2021

Written by Rezwan

16 December 2021

Pakistan's proposed media development authority could further curb freedom of media

Journalist bodies rejected the proposed PMDA bill

Written by Rai M Azlan

6 October 2021

Pakistan bans TikTok for the second time

TikTok was banned in Pakistan for 10 days in October 2020

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

23 March 2021

In Pakistan, social media platforms risk bans under new ‘draconian’ rules

The rules are a threat to freedom of expression online

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

27 November 2020

Pakistan lifts ban on Tiktok with conditions

The ban lasted for 10 days

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

23 October 2020

Journalists face sedition charges under cybercrime law in Pakistan

'The alarming increase in such actions against journalists confirms that the government is bent on muzzling freedom of expression'

Written by Qurratulain (Annie) Zaman

23 September 2020

Moderate globally, impact locally: A series on content moderation in the Global South

'Content moderation raises difficult challenges...'

Written by Guest Contributor

5 August 2020

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