Posted by | February 3, 2020
Why PEMRA’s proposed regulation on Web TV needs to be scrapped

LAST month, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority invited comments on a draft resolution on Web TV and OTT (over the top TV). A cursory or detailed look lead to...

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Posted by | January 28, 2020
Citizen groups, Journalists’ Body reject PEMRA’s proposed draconian regulation on Web TV and other allied attempts to undermine digital rights and freedom of expression

PUBLIC STATEMENT BY CITIZENS AND STAKEHOLDERS On government attempts to curtail freedom of expression, right to information and digital rights; and appropriation of internet and cyberspace. Islamabad – January 28,...

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Posted by | December 30, 2019
Bolo Bhi sends RTI requests to FIA

On July 03, 2018, Shumaila Hussain Shahani, currently a Research Associate on Law and Gender at Bolo Bhi, filed seven requests under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017...

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Posted by | October 18, 2019
Technology for justice

A TIMELY discussion titled Technology for Justice Forum recently took place in the capital, spearheading a much-needed discussion on how technology could harness justice. A wide array of stakeholders from...

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Posted by | October 8, 2019
Open Letter to Facebook

7 October 2019 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, OPEN LETTER: FACEBOOK’S END-TO-END SECURITY PLANS The organizations below write today to encourage you, in no uncertain terms, to continue increasing the end-to-end security across Facebook’s...

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Posted by | September 24, 2019
Research Associate

Bolo Bhi job vacancy. This is an Islamabad based position. Key Responsibilities Research, document, and critically analyze practices, policies, and laws pertaining to human rights related to the internet and...

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Posted by | September 20, 2019
Internet Surveillance

REPORTS of the government installing the Web Monitoring System (WMS) first came to prominence when questions relating to its set-up were raised in the Senate regarding the type of company...

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Posted by | September 3, 2019
Communication & Outreach Officer

Bolo Bhi is looking for a passionate Communication and Outreach Officer based in Islamabad to lead its advocacy initiatives related to digital rights and internet policy. Key Responsibilities: - Manage...

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Posted by | November 21, 2017
Bolo Bhi launches study, hosts first Multi-stakeholder Internet Policymaking Dialogue

Tuesday, 21st November 2017 - Bolo Bhi hosted a policy dialogue on Internet Policymaking in Pakistan at the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) in Islamabad. The event featured the...

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