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[Scroll.in]Pakistan government’s decision to block social media across the nation defies the logic of security

[Scroll.in]Pakistan government’s decision to block social media across the nation defies the logic of security

On April 16, Pakistan blocked all popular social media and internet messaging applications including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok and WhatsApp for four hours across the country to “maintain public order” in anticipation of protests by the recently-banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. Such blocking undermines fundamental rights, impacts an already fragile economy, ...

[Huffington Post]Sex, Apps And VPN: Pakistan Is Curbing Internet Freedom, But Young People Are Fighting Back

[Huffington Post]Sex, Apps And VPN: Pakistan Is Curbing Internet Freedom, But Young People Are Fighting Back

Karachi, PAKISTAN — On 1 September, Pakistan’s telecom regulator announced it was blocking access to five apps, including dating apps Tinder and Grindr. The decision has infuriated young Pakistanis, who say this will deal an even bigger blow to the limited freedom and agency available to women and sexual minorities in the country.  “Do ...

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