Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media
Pakistan's opposition criticizes government efforts to further suppress freedom of speech through the proposed Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act. The law seeks to create an agency to control social media content, impose registration requirements, and penalize disinformation with imprisonment, continuing the crackdown ahead of last year's contested election.
Pakistan's opposition criticizes government efforts to further suppress freedom of speech through the proposed Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act. The law seeks to create an agency to control social media content, impose registration requirements, and penalize disinformation with imprisonment, continuing the crackdown ahead of last year's contested election.
