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Pakistan court scraps law criminalizing social media defamation, calls it ‘unconstitutional’

  • The new law increased jail term for defaming any person, institution from two to five years
  • Court rules legislation was promulgated in derogation of the constitution, fundamental rights 
By KASHIF IMRAN ·

Government not implementing Section 20 of cybercrime law – attorney general

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Government willing to assuage media concerns over PECA ordinance — FM Qureshi

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Pakistan court says law on social media 'defamation' against free speech protection in constitution

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