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2025 a "bleak year" for press freedom in Pakistan, says watchdog
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a report released on Friday to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the PPF highlighted a range of threats faced by journalists, including physical assaults, detentions, criminal complaints, censorship orders, and internet shutdowns, despite
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Pakistan accused of using blasphemy laws to oppress communities
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Alejandra Martinez Otero, the Human Rights Officer of the Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), in her oral intervention, has raised alarm about Pakistan's blasphemy laws, warning that these provisions are being increasing
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3rd internet shutdown in Balochistan; rights group criticise online censor
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has denounced the move, stating that these blanket shutdowns infringe on citizens' rights to information, free expression, and freedom of movement.
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CUS report reveals China's expanding propaganda campaigns across MENA
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) report reveals China's propaganda in the Middle East and North Africa, portraying itself as a benevolent partner while suppressing criticism of Uyghur abuses. It urges governments, media, and tech platforms to counter disinformation, promote independent jo
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Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi condemns case filed against journalists
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gogoi added that the Assam Police's move to obstruct the two journalists from exercising their right to free expression amounted to misuse of legal provisions and was unconstitutional
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US State Department accuses China of genocide, crimes against humanity in
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's human rights report accused China of "genocide and crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, citing mass detentions, forced labour, and re-education programs. It highlighted severe restrictions on free expression, systemic discrimination,
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Mark Zuckerberg discusses legal challenges in Pakistan over blasphemous co
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently discussed a legal battle in Pakistan, where he was sued over content deemed blasphemous on Facebook, highlighting the challenges posed by differing legal frameworks around the world.
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Pakistan's new cyber law sparks free speech concerns, rights groups demand
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday said that internet freedom and free expression are gravely threatened by Pakistan's government's recent amendment to the country's cybercrimes act.
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Human Rights Watch highlights Pakistan government's crackdown on free expr
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government, which took office in February 2024, is perpetuating a longstanding crackdown on free expression and civil society, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday in its World Report 2025.
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"The right to dissent is the hallmark of Democracy", Former CJI, UU Lalit
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 23: "The right to dissent is the hallmark of democracy. A right for free expression is the mark of democracy and noted jurist and former Attorney General of India, Soli J. Sorabjee was a firm believer and upholder of this right," said former Chief Justice of Indi
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China bullying Australia over appearance of President of Tibetan govt-in-e
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Chinese side urges the Australian side to see through the nature of the Dalai clique, respect China's core interests and major concerns, and take concrete actions to remove the negative effects in order to prevent the disruption of the sound development of China-Australia relations and m
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Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in LS to discuss Freedo
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The Congress MP said said that it is this unfettered right to free expression in Parliament which forms the bedrock of democratic discussion and deliberation.
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