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Pakistani journalists, opposition consider challenging new social media law in court 

  • Law makes defamation on social media non-bailable offense, increases jail term to 5 years 
  • Many view the proposed legislation as a tool to silence critics of the government 
By NAIMAT KHAN ·

Pakistan proposes new law to protect journalists against violence, harassment

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistan’s ruling party says critical media coverage may be 'treason'

By AFP ·
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No laughing matter: Pakistan’s media regulator moves to bar satire from airwaves

By Sabah Bano Malik ·

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