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Pakistan expanded its China-built surveillance system, enabling mass, warrantless monitoring and internet censorship since 2024.
Pakistan has expanded its state-controlled surveillance and internet censorship system, deploying a national firewall built with Chinese support and mandating the Lawful Intercept Management System (LIMS) for telecom operators since early 2024.
This infrastructure enables intelligence agencies to conduct mass, warrantless monitoring of citizens’ communications, including call logs, messages, and browsing history, using tools like Deep Packet Inspection.
The national firewall allows selective blocking of websites and app features, contributing to widespread connectivity issues.
Evidence from the Islamabad High Court’s Audio Leaks Case and earlier findings reveal long-standing capabilities for device intrusion, including FinFisher servers linked to state-owned PTCL.
Global watchdog Freedom House ranks Pakistan 27th out of 100 in internet freedom, labeling it “Not Free,” citing escalating digital repression and centralized control.
Pakistán amplió su sistema de vigilancia construido por China, permitiendo el monitoreo masivo y sin órdenes judiciales y la censura de Internet desde 2024.