ADPM - Alliance for Diversity & Pluralism in Media

Defending Media Freedoms and Promoting Public Interest Journalism

[Aftab Alam @aftabalam_77]

“[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

[Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) @CEJatIBA]

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

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

Our Executive Director @aftabalam_77 is attending third Global Conference of @ILAW_Network in Casablanca.

[afia salam @afiasalam]

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

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

Our Executive Director @aftabalam_77 writes about ban on #Twitter / #X in #Pakistan.
https://t.co/WoNdT0oty8

[Bolo Bhi @BoloBhi]

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

[Aftab Alam @aftabalam_77]

Mobile Internet is down in Pakistan on the day of #Election2024. Here is what Internet shutdown during elections does! @accessnow #KeepItOn #InternetShutdown #Pakistan
https://t.co/yweiq09Izx

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

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

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

Our team members are attending the @ILAW_Network South Asia Regional Convening in #Kathmandu, #Nepal.

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop on #Digital / #Mobile #Journalism (#Mojo) at the National Press Club, Islamabad, #Pakistan with the support of @UnescoPakistan, is in progress.

[Christian Journalists Association of Pakistan CJAP @cjap_official]

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

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

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

[Aftab Alam @aftabalam_77]

"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

[IRADA @IRADAPK]

On International Day for Universal Access to Information (#IDUAI). #RTI ⁦@UNESCO⁩ ⁦@RTICoalition⁩

[Shazia Mehboob @shizrehman]

https://t.co/3IT72jy6vf @IRADAPK @csjpak @SaboohSyed @aftabalam_77 #minorities #handuism #pakistanihandus

[Aftab Alam @aftabalam_77]

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.

[ADPM - Alliance for Diversity & Pluralism in Media @ADPM_PK]

@IRADAPK & @ADPM_PK condemned the senseless episode of violence against the #Christian community in #Jaranwala while urging the news #media to be mindful of its duty to the public interest. @afiasalam @PeterJacobCSJ @cjap_official #JaranwalaIncident
https://t.co/SHuZZlX8Ii

[ADPM - Alliance for Diversity & Pluralism in Media @ADPM_PK]

@IRADAPK & @ADPM_PK condemned the senseless episode of violence against the #Christian community in #Jaranwala while urging the news #media to be mindful of its duty to the public interest. @afiasalam @PeterJacobCSJ @cjap_official #JaranwalaIncident
https://t.co/SHuZZlX8Ii

[Christian Journalists Association of Pakistan CJAP @cjap_official]

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

[ADPM - Alliance for Diversity & Pluralism in Media @ADPM_PK]

https://t.co/4Bz53QFwx3