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Moderated by @seeri.bsky.social, Research and Grants Lead at DRF, this session spotlit case studies from Digitally Right (Bangladesh), Hashtag Generation (Sri Lanka), and the Digital Rights Foundation (Pakistan), focusing on the unprecedented levels of hate speech in the region.
June 26, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Moderated by @seeri.bsky.social, Research and Grants Lead at DRF, this session spotlit case studies from Digitally Right (Bangladesh), Hashtag Generation (Sri Lanka), and the Digital Rights Foundation (Pakistan), focusing on the unprecedented levels of hate speech in the region.
Another day another lockdown. Either it's a climate catastrophe, a health emergency or political instability. Pakistan just doesn't seem to get a break at this point.
Pakistan’s police fired tear gas as thousands of ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters defied a lockdown to continue calling for his release.
November 26, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Another day another lockdown. Either it's a climate catastrophe, a health emergency or political instability. Pakistan just doesn't seem to get a break at this point.
The anxiety of living in this country is so real because there's no certainty about anything here. Since Saturday we've been witnessing disruptions of the internet with speed throttling and limited social media platforms.
November 26, 2024 at 1:52 PM
The anxiety of living in this country is so real because there's no certainty about anything here. Since Saturday we've been witnessing disruptions of the internet with speed throttling and limited social media platforms.
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collecting first-person accounts of the lockdown/siege in #pakistan and #islamabad for a campaign. stories will be shared anonymously. please reach out if you would like to share your experience.
November 25, 2024 at 3:15 PM
collecting first-person accounts of the lockdown/siege in #pakistan and #islamabad for a campaign. stories will be shared anonymously. please reach out if you would like to share your experience.
Is Instagram and WhatsApp working for people in Pakistan?
November 25, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Is Instagram and WhatsApp working for people in Pakistan?
Instagram and X are inaccessible right now and no VPNs are working in Pakistan. This blanket ban and censorship is extremely alarming right now particularly when the law and order situation in the country is very volatile.
November 24, 2024 at 5:16 AM
Instagram and X are inaccessible right now and no VPNs are working in Pakistan. This blanket ban and censorship is extremely alarming right now particularly when the law and order situation in the country is very volatile.
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show WhatsApp backends have been restricted in #Pakistan corroborating reports of media sharing issues; the measure comes as authorities tighten security ahead of protests planned by opposition party PTI calling for the release of former PM Imran Khan
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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pakistani government to its awaam: haan bhai tommy marr jao.
November 23, 2024 at 8:33 PM
pakistani government to its awaam: haan bhai tommy marr jao.
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⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show WhatsApp backends have been restricted in #Pakistan corroborating reports of media sharing issues; the measure comes as authorities tighten security ahead of protests planned by opposition party PTI calling for the release of former PM Imran Khan
November 23, 2024 at 8:06 PM
⚠️ Confirmed: Live metrics show WhatsApp backends have been restricted in #Pakistan corroborating reports of media sharing issues; the measure comes as authorities tighten security ahead of protests planned by opposition party PTI calling for the release of former PM Imran Khan
We're experiencing the most unprecedented internet shutdowns & disruptions in Pakistan particularly with no VPNs working, Instagram not working, Whatsapp media not downloading and the internet being extremely slow. Rumors of an internet shutdown tomorrow in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad.
November 23, 2024 at 8:08 PM
We're experiencing the most unprecedented internet shutdowns & disruptions in Pakistan particularly with no VPNs working, Instagram not working, Whatsapp media not downloading and the internet being extremely slow. Rumors of an internet shutdown tomorrow in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad.
The digital authoritarianism we're seeing right now is very real with new restrictions and news around disruptions of the internet and platforms being shared every day. Very scary times to live in.
November 21, 2024 at 1:21 PM
The digital authoritarianism we're seeing right now is very real with new restrictions and news around disruptions of the internet and platforms being shared every day. Very scary times to live in.
Lahore's AQI today at 9:00 am
November 21, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Lahore's AQI today at 9:00 am
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Lahore, Pakistan, has hit record smog levels in recent weeks, reaching a reading of 1,100 on the Air Quality Index on Thursday.
Any level above 150 is classified as “unhealthy,” and anything over 300 is deemed “hazardous.”
Any level above 150 is classified as “unhealthy,” and anything over 300 is deemed “hazardous.”
Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms
Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Lahore, Pakistan, has hit record smog levels in recent weeks, reaching a reading of 1,100 on the Air Quality Index on Thursday.
Any level above 150 is classified as “unhealthy,” and anything over 300 is deemed “hazardous.”
Any level above 150 is classified as “unhealthy,” and anything over 300 is deemed “hazardous.”
Pakistan's internet freedom ranking has been 'Not Free' for the past 14 years now in the Freedom on the Net report and with growing regulations and blanket bans on social media platforms it seems that not only will our ranking suffer but also our rights as users in the country.
🌏 What’s the state of internet freedom in the Asia-Pacific?
Governments imposed new laws penalizing online expression, while millions of people saw their internet access cut off during protests and elections.
More in #FreedomOnTheNet: freedomhouse.org/explore-the-...
Governments imposed new laws penalizing online expression, while millions of people saw their internet access cut off during protests and elections.
More in #FreedomOnTheNet: freedomhouse.org/explore-the-...
November 20, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Pakistan's internet freedom ranking has been 'Not Free' for the past 14 years now in the Freedom on the Net report and with growing regulations and blanket bans on social media platforms it seems that not only will our ranking suffer but also our rights as users in the country.
As people from across the world join Blue Sky, Pakistan has now decided to restrict the platform in the country with an ongoing restriction on X too.
November 20, 2024 at 6:17 PM
As people from across the world join Blue Sky, Pakistan has now decided to restrict the platform in the country with an ongoing restriction on X too.
Users in Pakistan is Blue Sky working for you without a VPN?
November 19, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Users in Pakistan is Blue Sky working for you without a VPN?
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DON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT PALESTINE 🇵🇸
November 14, 2024 at 6:58 AM
DON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT PALESTINE 🇵🇸
Smog levels today in Lahore, Pakistan. The AQI readings for the past couple of weeks have been hazardous for us with a constant smell of smoke in the air leading to respiratory problems in the country. It's never gotten as bad as this and there are people who still deny climate change.
November 15, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Smog levels today in Lahore, Pakistan. The AQI readings for the past couple of weeks have been hazardous for us with a constant smell of smoke in the air leading to respiratory problems in the country. It's never gotten as bad as this and there are people who still deny climate change.
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Seeing old Twitter friends join Bluesky
November 15, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Seeing old Twitter friends join Bluesky
It's time to leave X and move towards blue sky 🖼️
November 15, 2024 at 6:24 PM
It's time to leave X and move towards blue sky 🖼️