‘Strays into censorship territory’: HRCP expresses concern over Pemra bill elaborating on disinformation

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed concern over a Pemra amendment bill, saying the definition of disinformation under it “strays into censorship territory”. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Amendment Act 2022 was introduced in the National Assembly by Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday and elaborates on disinformation. It was unanimously approved by the NA’s Standing Committee on Information … Continue reading ‘Strays into censorship territory’: HRCP expresses concern over Pemra bill elaborating on disinformation