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Pakistan's war on expression: HRCP condemns systemic silencing of journali
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in collaboration with the European Union, hosted a national roundtable on July 17 to address growing concerns over restrictions on freedom of expression and the shrinking space for digital freedoms in Pakistan. The HRCP stated in a press releas
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China's transnational crackdown targets activists abroad: Article 19 Repor
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A new report by Article 19 reveals how China targets exiled activists worldwide through digital surveillance, threats, and intimidation, including harassment of their families back home. The report documents cases in 12 countries and urges governments and tech firms to act against growing tr
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UKPNP condemns arrest of Kashmiri journalist in PoJK
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
UKPNP released an official press statement in which party leaders emphasised that the retaliatory actions against journalists in PoJK represent a flagrant violation of press freedom and an alarming height of suppression of freedom of expression.
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"Freedom of expression doesn't apply during war": Nishikant Dubey calls fo
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
"This is a time of war; freedom of expression does not apply now. @MIB_India @MIB_Hindi should shut down people with Pakistani mentality on social media, YouTube. They are making their nonsense an international issue," Dubey posted on X.
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Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists voices alarm over deteriorating pre
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has raised serious concerns over the increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in the country.
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Inclusivity, freedom of expression our rich legacy: Vice President Dhankha
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar today on Sunday said that Bharat is the world's oldest civilisation, a peace-loving nation where inclusivity and freedom of expression and thought are our legacy.
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Pakistan: Human rights body decries death threats to Baloch journalist
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) shared about death threats being given to a Baloch journalist and called the action of reflecting the escalating repression of freedom of expression in Balochistan.
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"Concerning the way freedom of expression is suppressed in state": BJP' Pr
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
He also questioned the work of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and asked if the state government was encouraging violent activities.
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Opposition should know freedom of expression has reasonable restrictions:
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Reacting to the Opposition's attack against the ruling BJP over alleged curtailment of freedom of expression, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday pointed out that under India's Constitution the fundamental right is not absolute but has reasonable restrictions.
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"Cinema is medium to express current political realities": Congress' KC Ve
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the Malayalam political thriller Empuraan, senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Saturday emphasised the importance of freedom of expression in cinema, stating that films are a legitimate platform to discuss current political realities -- whether they sup
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Amnesty International calls Pak police crackdown on Baloch activists a sys
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pant called on Pakistani authorities to release all Baloch activists detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression and reiterated its call for a "prompt, thorough and impartial investigation" into the use of unlawful force during the peaceful protests held on March 21.
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"Our CM has said action will be taken as per law": Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
CM Fadnavis has taken a strong stand on the alleged disparaging remarks made by stand-up artist Kunal Kamra against Eknath Shinde. The Chief Minister while speaking in the state Assembly on Monday stated that the government would not accept freedom of expression if it leads to tyranny.
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