Sir its mind boggling as how can any country leave alone Pakistan ban #Wikipedia?Pls ask #PTA to remove ban.We visit it read for knowledge&information not to read objectionable stuff.Such laughable tricks in this age are mere a joke.Don’t reverse age of information pls /b82Ht40UuvĪmnesty International South Asia released a statement on the Wikipedia ban: Islamabad-based veteran Journalist Rauf Klasra criticized the current prime minister and tweeted: This action was taken in consideration of social, cultural, and religious sensitivities in Pakistan. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced a committee to investigate the incident and suggest alternative technical methods for removing or restricting access to objectionable content posted on sites such as Wikipedia. Although the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, this right has been restricted in practice by various regulations, policies, and actions. In the past, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has briefly banned major social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, for hosting content considered blasphemous, a contentious matter in Pakistan where the majority of the population is Muslim. This is not the first time social media platforms have been banned in the country, and, although access to Wikipedia was restored on February 7, the broad censorship powers of the government are a cause for concern. On February 5, 2023, Pakistan imposed a ban on Wikipedia due to its alleged failure to remove blasphemous content.
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That’s why EFF fights to protect free speech - because everyone has the right to share ideas and experiences safely, especially when we disagree.Remix of Wikipedia Logo by Rezwan. Both the law and technology must enhance people’s ability to speak. That’s why these services must ground their moderation decisions in human rights and due process principles.Īs the law and technology develops alongside our ever-evolving world, it’s important that these neither create nor reinforce obstacles to people’s ability to speak, organize, and advocate for change. This includes social media platforms and online sites selectively enforcing their Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and similar rules to censor dissenting voices and contentious ideas. Online services’ content moderation decisions have far-reaching impacts on speakers around the world. Laws and policies have enabled censorship regimes, controlled access to information, increased government surveillance, and minimized user security and safety.Īt the same time, online speakers’ reliance on private companies that facilitate their speech has grown considerably.
Government threats to online speakers are significant. And no government should have the power to decide who gets to speak and who doesn’t. Everyone should be able to take advantage of this promise. And globally, Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) protects the right to speak both online and offline. In the U.S., the First Amendment grants individuals the right to speak without government interference. The ability to freely exchange ideas also benefits innovators, who can use all of their capabilities to build even better tools for their communities and the world. Vulnerable communities have also found space to safely meet, grow, and make themselves heard without being drowned out by the powerful.
New technologies and widespread internet access have radically enhanced our ability to express ourselves criticize those in power gather and report the news and make, adapt, and share creative works. The online world offers the promise of speech with minimal barriers and without borders.
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