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Repression online won’t build a stronger Pakistan. Government must ensure a free and open internet for all its citizens.

November 16, 2025

Pakistan’s long slide in internet freedom has reached a point where the country can no longer ignore the consequences. For 15 years, the state has tightened its grip on digital expression through expanded censorship laws, politically driven prosecutions and Chinese-style website blocking. These measures have not strengthened Pakistan. They have weakened its democracy, isolated its […]