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flag Pakistan proposes stricter online content laws, including prison time for spreading disinformation.

flag The Pakistani government is proposing amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) to combat fake news and unlawful online content. flag The new legislation could see penalties of up to three years in prison and fines of Rs2 million for spreading disinformation. flag It also aims to establish a Digital Rights Protection Authority (DRPA) that would have the power to block or remove unlawful content and regulate social media platforms. flag Critics worry the law could lead to censorship, but the government insists it will protect citizens' rights while addressing issues like fake news and hate speech.

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