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Pakistan's human rights record under scrutiny at the Human Rights Committee
01 September 2016
APC, Bytes for All, Pakistan and Media Matters for Democracy
The manner in which the government of Pakistan orchestrated the forceful enactment of the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 is demonstrative of its blatant disregard for human rights and due process.
In spite of continued objections over serious human rights implications, Pakistan’s new cyber crime bill passes through: Joint statement by Media Matters for Democracy, Bytes for All, Pakistan and APC
12 August 2016
Media Matters for Democracy, Bytes for All, Pakistan and the Association for Progressive Communications
Pakistan’s controversial cyber crime bill is poised to become a law after the National Assembly passed it today. Media Matters for Democracy, Bytes for All, Pakistan and APC remain extremely concerned over the failure of legislators to ensure that the law fulfils basic human rights standards.