“The question is now, under the change of government, would I be welcome? I’m still being outspoken about what I think.”
Project Exile: Pakistani reporter moves to France after kidnap attempt
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CATEGORY: Pakistan
Petition challenges Pakistan’s censorship in court
Nine Pakistani citizens have filed a constitutional petition in Pakistan to challenge censorship and recent arrests of journalists and activists
Bolo Bhi: Still much work to be done to oppose Pakistan’s Cyber Crimes Bill
Bolo Bhi has been opposed to PECA from the beginning because of its potential human rights violations and threats to the right to privacy and freedom of expression
Leading Nepal editor speaks out about independent media facing censorship in South Asia
After 29 years of circulation, Himal Southasian, which claims to be the only analytical and regional news magazine for South Asia, will cease to publish as of November 2016.
Bolo Bhi will continue to fight Pakistan’s cyber crimes law
Bolo Bhi is continuing its fight against Pakistan’s recently enacted cyber crimes bill.
Pakistan passes Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill: “The youth of this country is losing hope”
Pakistan’s National Assembly passed a controversial Prevention of Electronics Crimes Bill on Thursday 11 August. The bill will permit the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to manage, remove or block content on the internet.
#IndexAwards2016 Fellowship update: “We want change now”
In the short three months since the Index on Censorship Awards, the 2016 fellows have been busy striking for stronger freedom of expression around the world
Qadri’s legacy: Islamabad under siege
On 27 March, thousands gathered in Islamabad’s twin city Rawalpindi to commemorate the Chehlum of Mumtaz Qadri, marking 40 days since his death.
#IndexAwards2016: Hamid Mir has been targeted for taking on unchallenged power
Since becoming a journalist almost 30 years ago, Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir has had to choose between his life and his career
#IndexAwards2016: Bolo Bhi campaigns against attempts to censor the internet in Pakistan
Bolo Bhi, which means “speak up” in Urdu, is a non-profit run by a powerful all-female team, fighting for internet access, digital security and privacy in Pakistan and around the world