There is no question that the last year has been one of the worst in terms of digital freedoms for people in Pakistan. Apart from the large number of websites that continue to remain banned, anyone trying to speak truth to power does not know what to expect.
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By Editorial | November 20, 2017
It is not a surprise to learn that Pakistan is ranked poorly on how much freedom is allowed on the internet. For the sixth year straight, Pakistan has received the woeful rank of its citizens being ‘not free’ on the internet freedom index. The assessment is damning for the new Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 that was passed last year amid much criticism that it would be used to clamp down on legitimate freedoms, instead of focusing on legitimate crimes. Freedom House has released the ranking in its Freedom on the Net report this week in collaboration with the Digital Rights Foundation. The concerns range from freedom of speech on social media but extend to the absence of cellular services in areas under military operations. The Fata region did not have access to mobile internet services for a full year. Cases related to alleged blasphemy have continued to be prosecuted, and hackers have continued to target those who criticise the state and government while some media websites have also come under attack.
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