The recent weaponisation of legal apparatus reflects the state’s determination to clamp down on digital content it considers critical
Criminal sanctions against misinformation not only leads to overregulation and censorship, but are also ineffective
The chilling implications of increased online surveillance on our lives, freedoms and expression
AI regulation will be incomplete without a human rights approach
The nebulous nature of digital platforms has ensured that digital dissent is agile and ever-changing
Governments have used misinformation and harmful content on the internet as an excuse to regulate online spaces
It is essential that internet users see internet censorship and shutdowns as egregious violations and resist them
Recent events have highlighted the importance of unimpeded access to information
None of the mainstream political parties seem to have a forward-looking approach to the responsible use of technology
The government of Pakistan should engages in an open process of developing policies about emerging technologies