Policy · 1d ago
Pakistan IT Minister Defends Telecom Bill Amid Privacy Fears
The federal government is reviewing the Telecom Reorganization Amendment Bill after public backlash. IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja defended the bill, stating it aims to modernize infrastructure and improve services. Critics warn the bill could enable mass surveillance and restrict internet freedom.
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The government's defense downplays legitimate privacy and censorship risks that the bill's broad surveillance powers introduce.
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