Posted by | July 11, 2014
“Authorities should give up efforts to legitimise disappearances” – I.A. Rehman

The controversial Protection of Pakistan Ordinance, which had elicited an outcry from political parties and rights activists due to its draconian clauses and infringement of constitutional rights, saw the light...

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Posted by | July 10, 2014
Protection of Pakistan – Ordinance to Act: Is There a Difference?

Back in April, we at Bolo Bhi analyzed the then Protection of Pakistan Ordinance, highlighting the problems that could potentially be caused by the Ordinance if it were to pass...

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Posted by | January 13, 2014
Dissecting Proposed Cybercrime Legislation: A First Look

Introduction: An article published in yesterday’s Dawn provided great detail of a cybercrime legislation drafted by Akram Sheikh Associates, commissioned by the government. Following are some initial and immediate concerns...

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