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Such is the scepticism regarding any Pakistani government’s initiative on social media ‘regulation’ that the launch of a cybercrime investigation authority has – justifiably...

"Political agenda online is dominated by parties mainly shaped by propaganda practices rather than inclusive political communications," says report.

It would not have been possible with Imran Khan, or his information minister. Media freedom was an anathema to the entire PTI lot; they tried to crush all opposing voices as happens in an authoritarian regime. And so the Islamabad Journalist Safety Forum held on Dec 6, 2022 in Islamabad did not miss Imran Khan

It would not have been possible with Imran Khan, or his information minister. Media freedom was an anathema to the entire PTI lot; they tried to crush all opposing voices as happens in an...

Illustration by Radia Durrani There is a tone that many of us experienced growing up. A wave of white noise familiar to those who have lived through the dial-up internet era. We remember hearing it when trying to go online using internet cards. And we also remember hearing it if we accidentally picked up the landline phone while someone else at home was online — this would usually result in the internet getting disconnected and was, often, followed by some yelling. If we go back further, even...