Emmy-winning Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda said on Thursday that her TikTok account was restored hours after she publicly announced that the platform had permanently banned her, though restrictions on its visibility remain in place. Read More: TikTok becomes FIFA’s preferred 2026 platform Speaking to Al Jazeera, Owda said she regained access to her account but users […]
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A Digital Nation Without Digital Rights
The Digital Nation Act, 2025, represents Pakistan’s attempt to institutionalise digital governance, data exchange, and digital public infrastructure as part of a broader national modernisation agenda. While the Act foregrounds efficiency, interoperability, and centralised coordination through the National Digital Commission and the Pakistan Digital Authority, it adopts a predominantly administrative orientation that is not anchored […]
Mandatory phone app sparks debate over privacy and trust
Imagine waking up to discover that your smartphone has gained a permanent new feature: a government-issued app that cannot be removed. Installed by default and immune to deletion, it operates quietly in the background, raising concerns about who controls personal devices and the data they hold. Read more: Islamabad to launch mobile app for citizen safety Such […]
Unchecked state surveillance threatens privacy and democracy
Global digital authoritarianism is on the rise, with governments increasingly using surveillance technologies to monitor citizens without oversight. Countries like Pakistan and South Korea illustrate how state powers can intrude into private lives, often under the guise of national security. Read More: Virtual Threat Real Harm- Technology and Gender-Based Violence Such surveillance threatens fundamental rights, including privacy, […]