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Pakistan Tightens Data Transfer Rules to Curb Foreign Access

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy now restricts cross-border transfer of sensitive government data. The policy aims to strengthen data sovereignty and limit foreign access to critical information. Implementation details and enforcement mechanisms are yet to be fully disclosed.

Meridian48 take
The policy signals growing data nationalism, but its impact hinges on how broadly 'sensitive' is defined and whether it stifles legitimate tech collaboration.
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