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Journalists' unions in Pakistan slam proposed sweeping curbs on social media
A Pakistani waits to connect his mobile WhatsApp with a desktop as internet runs slow past several days, in Karachi, Pakistan, August 19, 2024

JOURNALISTS’ unions in Pakistan have condemned legislation giving the government sweeping powers to control social media, including by sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

The Bill was passed on Thursday after legislators from the opposition party of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan staged a walkout in protest.

Critics say the government is seeking to further restrict freedom of speech.

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