Posted by | October 13, 2020
Episode 12: weaponisation of “fake news”

Participants: Dr. Courtney Radsh -  Advocacy Director, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Jason Pielemeier - Policy Director, Global Network Initiative (GNI) Summary: We discuss the weaponisation of "fake news" by...

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Posted by | October 13, 2020
Episode 11: Balancing Rights

Participants:  Sara Malkani - Advocate of the High Court Asad Jamal - Lahore-based lawyer   Summary: The discussion revolves around the Punjab Tahaffuz-e-Bunyaad-e-Islam Act 2020, freedom of speech and due...

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Posted by | October 13, 2020
Episode 10: Banning Tech

Participants: Anum Malkani - Director Policy Advisory at CERP Wahaj us Siraj - Co-founder & CEO, Nayatel Nasir Ayyaz - Lawyer, specialises in Information Technology and Law Summary Bigo and...

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Posted by | October 13, 2020
Episode 9: policy brief on Pakistan’s Internet Censorship Regime

Bolo Bhi Team discusses our Policy Brief on Pakistan's Online Censorship Regime, in light of the PUBG ban, BIGO live app ban, and threats to ban TikTok and YouTube in...

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Posted by | October 13, 2020
Episode 8: Anti-harassment policies for education institutes in Pakistan

Participant: Hiba Thobani - a lawyer and law teacher. Her practice as a litigator and human rights advocate includes the provision of pro bono legal services and representation of complainants...

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Posted by | October 13, 2020
Episode 7: Child Sexual Abuse and Violence Against Women: Where is the State?

Participants:  Maham Ali, a communications specialist who, in a private capacity provides support to women and children affected by violence and abuse Barrister Zahrah Sehr Vayani, Advocate High Court, Attorney-At-Law...

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Posted by | October 13, 2020
Surveillance, Interception and Evidence Gathering: Local Law and International Precedents

Contents of Research: 1. Local Law on Surveillance, Interception and Evidence Gathering A. The Investigation for Fair Trial Act, 2013 B. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 C. Scenarios...

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Posted by | September 11, 2020
Bolo Bhi in Media

October 6, 2020 - Samaa TV - Fake followers on social media and Disinformation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oTvhwCUi-o&feature=youtu.be October 02, 2020 - GeorgetownMSFS - Pandemic and World Order - Democracy and Governance Challenges...

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Posted by | July 28, 2020
Episode 6: Discourse in online spaces and the laws that challenge it

Participants: Haider Imtiaz, digital rights lawyer; and Tooba Syed, women’s rights activist and political worker   Summary: This discussion revolves around the following issues:   Activists in Pakistan use social media as...

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Posted by | July 28, 2020
Episode 5: Pakistan’s censorship regime under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 and the Citizens Protection (Against Online Harm) Rules 2020, reviewed against fundamental rights under the Constitution

Guest: Faisal Daudpota, a lawyer with experience of more than 22 years and has appeared in cases before the High Courts in Pakistan and the DIFC Courts in Dubai. He...

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