LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced grave concern over government representatives’ statements regarding trying a key political leader under the cyber crime law. The Commission also expressed serious alarm over some parliamentarians seeking to malign the country’s leading human rights defender forRead More →
LAHORE ( MEDIA REPORT ) As the Senate recently passed a law against cybercrime, the Federal Investigation agency (FIA) has proposed establishment of a special tribunal, purchase of (IT-related) equipment and extensive training of officials of all departments of law enforcement agencies to deal with the new challenge. “The FIARead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology maintained that the cybercrime law must protect privacy, ensure the preservation of users’ data and must not hinder the free flow of information. “These three aspects are critical. The cybercrime law is too harsh and can be misusedRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( ABRAR MUSTAFA ) The protestors, more than 200 in number, were mostly entrepreneurs, engineers and professionals of IT and telecom companies, students and civil society activists. The protestors carrying placard inscribing slogans no to black cyber crime law, no to draconian law, and raising slogans marched peacefully fromRead More →
By SOHIAB SHEIKH Pakistan’s telecom industry can easily be regarded as one of the most competitive market in the region, where world’s top telecom operators with ultra deep pockets contend to get their share by leaving no stone un turned. Backgrounder Data has never been marketed and sold like data,Read More →
ISLAMABAD( BMZ REPORT ) Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says a draft law is being prepared to subvert cyber-crimes and terrorist financing. Addressing the International Branchless Banking Conference today, he said the draft will soon be presented in the Parliament for proper legislation. Highlighting the significance of branchless banking for theRead More →