Pakistan’s internet freedom has dropped sharply over the past 15 years, according to a new report by Freedom House. The global watchdog ranked Pakistan 27 out of 100 and labeled it “Not Free.” The report said the government expanded censorship and threatened to block VPNs. It also noted new cybercrime amendments that rights groups believe […]
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Pakistan ranked ‘Not Free’ in global internet freedom report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked 27th out of 100 countries and classified as ‘Not Free’ in terms of internet freedom, according to the latest report by US-based watchdog Freedom House. The report cited government measures to expand online censorship, including threats to block virtual private networks (VPNs) and amendments to the country’s cybercrime law that […]
Internet freedom declines in US, Germany as global restrictions rise
WASHINGTON: Internet freedom has declined in the United States and Germany, reflecting a broader global trend of tightening online restrictions, according to Freedom House’s annual survey released Thursday. The report shows that global internet freedom fell for the 15th consecutive year, with both democracies and authoritarian states imposing new limitations on online expression. In the […]