Pakistan Updated 10 Jun, 2024 10:20pm Punjab Defamation Bill becomes law amid concerns over press freedom Special tribunal to penalise those involved in drafting or disseminating ‘fake news’
Pakistan Published 10 Jun, 2024 01:39pm LHC approves petitions against defamation bill as govt issues notification The bill has been criticised for its possible effect on freedom of speech
Pakistan Published 08 Jun, 2024 10:10am Punjab’s controversial defamation bill signed into law The law will also apply to content posted to social media platforms
Pakistan Published 26 May, 2024 08:19pm Punjab governor declines to sign defamation bill without consultation The announcement came after meeting with journalist bodies