Articles by Media Matters for Democracy
Pakistan: Online campaign launched against prolonged X suspension
The “Restore X” campaign highlights how the suspension of X (Twitter) in Pakistan is affecting the free flow of information.
Pakistan: Stakeholders express concern over X disruption; call on telecom regulator for transparency
A statement signed by nearly 30 civil society groups highlights the adverse impact of growing digital censorship in the country.
Pakistan: A critical analysis of E-Safety Bill, Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
Concerns have been raised about these legislative frameworks enabling illegal surveillance and isolating Pakistan from the global digital community.
Pakistan government urged to immediately lift restrictions on social media platforms
Media Matters for Democracy said that the restrictions affected nearly 125 million people and caused billions of losses for local livelihoods.
Civil society groups condemn Wikipedia ban in Pakistan
UPDATE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority restored Wikipedia services in the country on Monday after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the ban on the online encyclopedia be lifted “immediately”.
Pakistan: Civil society condemns the enactment of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022
Civil society groups have described the amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance as “an affront to online free expression.”
Pakistan: Media Matters for Democracy expresses concern over recently announced Social Media Rules
Media Matters for Democracy said that the ‘amended’ Social Media Rules continue to imperil citizens’ privacy and freedom of expression, and risk their fundamental civil liberties in online spaces.
6 in 10 women face restrictions in Pakistan when accessing the internet, new study finds
The research by Media Matters for Democracy is based on a survey with 215 women from across Pakistan and a series of in-depth interviews during the pandemic.