Posted by | February 12, 2020
Senate Committee on Human Rights rejects PEMRA’s proposed regulation on Web TV

We welcome the Senate Committee On Human Rights’ decision rejecting the proposed regulation on Web TV and OTT TV, while declaring that PEMRA does not have any jurisdiction over internet...

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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 | 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 | March 21, 2019
Campaign to Combat Misinformation

Thursday, 21 March 2019 - In the age of social media, the way that information is produced and consumed has changed drastically. Unlike conventional forms of media, the internet creates...

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Posted by | January 8, 2019
Data Protection Law

The introduction of a draft law on data protection and privacy by the IT and telecom ministry is a welcome step. In the absence of such a law, Pakistani citizens...

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Posted by | December 5, 2018
Digital Security Workshops held for students in Islamabad

Wednesday, 5th December 2018 - Last week Bolo Bhi conducted three Digital Security Workshops at Islamabad College of Arts and Sciences (ICAS) for middle and high school students. The workshop...

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Posted by | October 5, 2018
Facebook Security Breach and What You Should Do

Friday, 5th October 2018 - Facebook reported a massive security breach that compromised the accounts of up to 50 million users. Company officials have been unable to determine the scope...

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Posted by | July 17, 2018
Bolo Bhi and Digital Rights Foundation call for digital accessibility during General Elections 2018

Bolo Bhi and Digital Rights Foundation fear the blocking of internet and mobile networks in the run up to and during the General Elections 2018 in Pakistan, and call on the...

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Posted by | April 10, 2018
Elections and the Internet

The advent of the internet in our daily lives over the past two decades has been celebrated, especially for advancing democracy and exercising rights. It has become a tool for...

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Posted by | March 19, 2018
Stirring Up Hatred

The definition of hate speech is contested and controversial, especially in relation to trampling on free speech. What is important is to consider the context of each society’s dynamics, and...

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