Wednesday, March 16, 2022

#PAKISTAN: Cybercrime Law May Stifle Media Dissent, Say Critics

[world politics news]


Pakistan's new social media-related cybercrime ordinance has drawn ire from civil society activists who say the "draconian" legislation is likely to be used against government critics.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's government recently passed a cybercrime ordinance that prescribes a punishment up to five years in jail for posting "fake news" about government officials, the military and judiciary on social media.

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