Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
- Pakistan's Senate has voted to criminalize the intentional spreading of misinformation, imposing jail terms of up to three years and fines of up to 2 million rupees for violators.
- The law allows authorities to block content deemed unlawful and offensive from social media platforms.
- The approval of the bill led to protests from journalists and opposition members, who criticized the lack of consultation and termed the bill 'undemocratic.'
- Supporters argue the amendments are necessary to combat fake news, while critics warn of potential censorship and misuse of power.
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