Political crisis in Pakistan intensifies amid govt crackdown on protests against new disinformation law
Nearly a year since Pakistan held general elections that were widely contested, the political crisis in the country is only intensifying. Amid an ongoing government crackdown on journalists and opposition leaders, many are protesting against a sweeping new disinformation law - which critics say can be misused to stifle dissent. Both the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and Amnesty International have criticised the law. Hira Mustafa has more.
Nearly a year since Pakistan held general elections that were widely contested, the political crisis in the country is only intensifying. Amid an ongoing government crackdown on journalists and opposition leaders, many are protesting against a sweeping new disinformation law - which critics say can be misused to stifle dissent. Both the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and Amnesty International have criticised the law. Hira Mustafa has more.
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