Usama Khilji

Censoring intimacy

Censoring intimacy

There needs to be a set criterion for officials making decisions on content at media and social media regulatory authorities. Updated 21 Nov, 2021 08:21am
Harassment crisis

Harassment crisis

Zero tolerance towards harassment must be taught. Published 26 Oct, 2021 07:02am
The last fortress

The last fortress

The state wants to use the social media rules to trample on the right to freedom of speech. Updated 16 Oct, 2021 09:57am
Curbing media independence

Curbing media independence

The way forward rests in working with the media and accepting its responsibility and rights provided by the Constitution. Updated 28 Sep, 2021 08:19am
Cybersecurity policy

Cybersecurity policy

Enhanced capacity in government departments is necessary for implementing the policy. Published 21 Aug, 2021 07:07am
Cyberespionage

Cyberespionage

Sellers of surveillance tools must be held accountable... Published 25 Jul, 2021 07:03am
Patriarchal elitism

Patriarchal elitism

Why is the expression of creativity being censored instead of being harnessed? Updated 17 Jul, 2021 08:32am
No choice but to leave

No choice but to leave

The influx of Afghan refugees into Pakistan is likely to increase again with the US withdrawal. Published 20 Jun, 2021 06:29am
Domestic workers

Domestic workers

A bill to protect domestic workers is awaiting Senate approval. Updated 14 Jun, 2021 07:26pm
One step forward, two back

One step forward, two back

It is essential for our democracy that media regulators be independent instead of being subjected to hidden pressures. Updated 03 Jun, 2021 07:52am
Supporting Palestine

Supporting Palestine

People must pressure their governments to reassess their ties with Israel. Updated 25 May, 2021 08:49am
With Myanmar

With Myanmar

South Asia must stand against the Myanmar coup. Published 26 Apr, 2021 07:10am
Ostrich approach

Ostrich approach

The logic of blocking social media to contain protests is flawed. Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:24am
Educating merged districts

Educating merged districts

The seven merged districts of KP, with a combined population of over five million, do not have a single university. Updated 12 Apr, 2021 08:44am
Acting on the plan

Acting on the plan

It is vital to incorporate human rights in businesses. Published 30 Mar, 2021 07:23am
Yet another ban

Yet another ban

TikTok was removed even though it was cooperating. Published 22 Mar, 2021 07:46am