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Journalists, activists decry ‘draconian’ Punjab defamation law aimed at regulating social media

  • Punjab passed law on Monday, while federal government has constituted a body to propose similar amendments to existing laws
  • Journalists and digital rights activists have said the legislations are part of a “greater design” to curb dissent on social media
By Aamir Saeed ·

Pakistan’s leading rights body expresses ‘grave concern’ as Punjab passes defamation law

By Shahjahan Khurram ·

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