“[T]he law allows the federal govt to issue policy directives for “suspension of telecom services” or ‘internet shutdown’ ONLY in the context of “national security” if there is a proclamation of emergency under Part X of the constitution of Pakistan.” https://t.co/bZrEFEGPOP
The Centre for Excellence in Journalism hosted a consultation session to discuss the UNESCO Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms in Pakistan, which was organized with the collaborative efforts of @iradapk and @UnescoPakistan.#DigitalGovernance
So honoured to have had the chance to moderate this very educative conference arranged by @OrgSarifm at @szabulofficial . Candid, very difficult conversations were had with a mix of grit & grace. Sharing the proceedings as separate videos.
@SapanNews@ADPM_PK@mohrpakistan
Statement— Pakistani civil society organisations & human rights activists call on the govt for:
Immediate unbanning of Twitter/X;
Repeal of laws that allow censorship;
Transparency on internet policy;
Avoid future censorship;
Abide by international law commitments. #internetkholo
Our latest report titled “Under Siege: Legislative, Judicial and Executive Actions Stifling Freedom of Expression and Right to Information" examines developments impacting digital media, right to information & free expression in Pakistan during 2022-23. https://t.co/FIhZNqc8vb
According to the Global Slavery Index, Pakistan has nearly 6 million people that are a victim to modern slavery.
Today is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery which focuses on eradicating all contemporary forms of slavery in the world.
#Abolishslavery#2ndDec
Seminar in reference to International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) at the National Press Club Islamabad. @murtazasolangi, Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting chaired the session. @UnescoPakistan
"Criminal penalties against #online free speech is highly problematic." It is equivalent to muzzling online free expression in the name of online #safety. My two cents on proposed e-safety laws in #SriLanka & #Pakistan on @NewsWireLK. @factumlk @asia_aic https://t.co/jX9GrrSSaO
In the age of [controversial] Official Secrets (amendment) Act 2023, people’s right to know is the biggest causality. This is a sheer negation of Article 19A of the Constitution (right to #information). Instead of ensuring proactive disclosure, @ICT_Police is blocking it.
A Muslim mob in Jaranwala, incited by unconfirmed allegations of Quran desecration against a Christian man, attacked the local Christian neighbourhoods, burnt over two dozen churches and countless copies of the Bible,
https://t.co/DtBv6pkglF