Articles by Bytes for All (B4A)

Bytes For All condemns social media suspension across Pakistan
Social media sites were suspended to counter the protests from the members and allies of a religious group in Pakistan.

Pakistan: Online hatred pushing minorities to the periphery
A new report by Bytes for All features detailed research of social media conversations spreading hate speech directed at faith-based minorities in Pakistan.

Pakistan: ‘Inappropriate’ Twitter trends, cyber armies and the role of political parties
Bytes for All criticized offensive online trends targeting women members of political families. It noted that cyber armies of political parties are accountable for this disturbing online content.

Pakistan ban on TikTok ‘undemocratic, unacceptable’
Bytes for All said banning the popular social media platform is “detrimental to the fundamental rights of the citizens, including the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and the economic and cultural rights of Pakistani citizens.”

A call to restore freedom of expression and all civil, political and economic rights of Kashmiris by organisations worldwide
The ongoing suspension of human rights and no access to basic needs, including food, health and security in Jammu and Kashmir is a growing cause of concern for numerous organisations around the world.

India: Democratic rights must be respected and protected in Jammu and Kashmir
Escalating conflict in India administered Jammu and Kashmir state led to a communication blackout and the curtailment of rights.

Pakistan: Civil Society asks government to revisit its INGO registration policy
Pakistan has rejected the registration of more than a dozen international non-government organizations

Pakistan: Journalists and activists increasingly self-censor due to rampant surveillance
A new Bytes for All report warns about the “Dangers of Digital Surveillance”.