DIGITAL PAKISTAN MONITOR – March 2025
A monthly report on trends relating to digital rights, policies, practices & media
Tracking: Internet and digital policies and regulations
Digitalization in governance and socio-economic domains
Digital rights violations and protections
Digital rights advocacy and defense
Digital media and online free speech
Vol. 6, No. 3 – March 2025 Edition
Produced by Freedom Network – www.fnpk.org
SECTION 1: Internet and digital policies and regulations
- Federal and provincial governments (ministries and departments)
- Internet regulators
- Media regulators
- Telecom regulators
- Internet access / connectivity
Date: March 1, 2025 – Source: The News
The global shift towards 5G has coincided with a decline in investment in Pakistan’s telecommunications sector. According to experts, this will impact the ability to generate investment for large-scale connectivity projects that require significant capital.
Pakistan’s internet industry body seeks reforms amid digital connectivity crisis
Date: March 1, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Pakistan Today, Source 3: Arab News
Pakistan’s internet ecosystem is facing a challenge due to the dominance of two telecommunication operators controlling the country’s access to global undersea fiber-optic cables, according to the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP).
Telecommunication industry bemoans political uncertainty, low return
Date: March 1, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
Pakistan’s telecommunication industry cited political uncertainty, low returns and dollar-denominated spectrum auction fee as major hurdles, which slow down its growth. Discussion with industry experts revealed that the installation of a firewall was another challenge that contributed to slow internet speeds.
Pakistan among top countries imposing internet shutdowns
Date: March 3, 2024 – Source 1: Express Tribune, Source 2: Pakistan Today
Pakistan recorded 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, its highest-ever annual total, as the government increasingly resorted to digital blackouts to curb dissent and control information, according to a report released by digital rights group Access Now.
WISPAP urges telecommunications regulator to reform licensing regime
Date: March 4, 2025 – Source: The News
In a submission to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) urged regulators to adopt a technology-neutral approach that would remove mandatory voice service requirements and create a broadband-only licensing category.
Starlink’s registration in process with satellite regulatory body
Date: March 5, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Business Recorder (BR)
According to a Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) brief, the registration of Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, in Pakistan was in process with the country’s satellite regulatory body.
Starlink gets provisional license to operate in Pakistan
Date: March 22, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Bloom Pakistan
Starlink secured a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to operate in Pakistan. The approval, announced by the Ministry for Information Technology and Telecommunication, aligns with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for enhancing the country’s internet infrastructure.
SECTION 2: Digital rights advocacy and defense
- Pakistan-based citizens and civil society organizations
- Independent international digital rights organizations
- UN and global multilateral organizations
- Governmental and other sources
Digital economy: Government reaffirms commitment to empowering women
Date: March 9, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Business Recorder (BR)
Addressing the HERstory: Google IWD 2025 webinar, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that Pakistan was not just bridging the gender gap in technology but also redefining the future of women in digital economy.
Government vows rural women’s IT empowerment
Date: March 23, 2024 – Source 1: Express Tribune, Source 2: Punjab Portal, Source 3: Dunya News
The Punjab government launched a digital empowerment initiative to train 27,000 rural women in information technology (IT) skills. Participants will receive scholarships during training and be equipped with computers and Wi-Fi upon completion of the six-month online program.
SECTION 3: Digital rights violations and protections
- Citizens and netizens – including case studies
- Media, journalists and other information practitioners
- Online free speech
- Online access to information
- Privacy violations
- Data protection
- Surveillance
- Misinformation / disinformation / fake news
- Cybercrime
Netizens warned of crypto wallet theft via malware in Pakistan
Date: March 6, 2025 – Source: The News
The Pakistan Cyber Emergency Response Team (PK-CERT) issued a warning about malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets in the country. The advisory claimed that viruses are spread through fake bot detection system images in PDF files, part of a widespread phishing campaign.
Date: March 8, 2025 – Source: Dawn
The Digital Nation Pakistan Act raises more questions than it answers. Its focus on bureaucracy over the core goals of digitalization is surprising, especially after the 2018 Digital Pakistan Policy prioritized building a competitive digital economy through clear legislative and infrastructure targets.
WhatsApp group administration killed for removing member
Date: March 9, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: France 24
In Peshawar, a man was charged with murder following the alleged shooting of Mushtaq Ahmed, the administrator of a community WhatsApp group, who had reportedly removed him from the chat due to personal conflicts.
Users report issues in accessing X across Pakistan, other countries
Date: March 11, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Business Recorder (BR), Source 3: Bloom Pakistan
Users across Pakistan reported issues in accessing social media platform X, according to an outage-tracking website, as platform owner Elon Musk claimed a “massive cyberattack” was underway against the service.
Federal cabinet approves MoU on cybersecurity with China
Date: March 12, 2025 – Source: The News
The federal cabinet approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between the National Cyber Emergency Response Team of Pakistan and the National Computer Emergency Response Technical Center of China.
Man held in Karachi in child pornography case on US complaint
Date: March 13, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Arab News
A judicial magistrate in Karachi ordered the detention of a man in the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in connection with a child pornography case. The complaint, lodged by the US Consulate General through a special agent, accused the individual of coercing minors in the United States for extortion.
Lahore High Court asks government to explain its use of X despite ban
Date: March 15, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Daily Times
The Lahore High Court (LHC) sought a report from the interior ministry and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on petitions challenging the ban on social media platform ‘X’, with a directive to explain which government institutions were still using the banned platform.
Plea challenging constitutionality of PECA law filed in the Peshawar High Court
Date: March 16, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Express Tribune
A writ petition was filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) to challenge the constitutionality of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025. The petition argued that the amendments violated the constitutional rights to free expression, privacy, and due process.
Date: March 17, 2025 – Source: The News
Pakistan’s ban on social media platform X must not become the norm. The federal government must recognize that limiting access to social media does more harm than good. Draconian laws cannot halt the flow of information; people will always find ways around restrictions.
Banned outfits using cryptocurrencies for fundraising in Pakistan
Date: March 23, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
According to BBC Pakistan, the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was using cryptocurrency for fundraising, with the outfit urging supporters on Telegram to donate via Binance. Similar cases have emerged globally, with Pakistan having previously arrested individuals for financing terrorism through digital currencies.
Shopkeeper faces PECA charges over viral traffic police video
Date: March 24, 2025 – Source: The News
A case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was filed against a shopkeeper in Rawalpindi for allegedly spreading a video inciting hatred against traffic police. The dispute arose over a vehicle reportedly parked in a no-parking zone outside his shop. A traffic warden, who issued a challan and had the car towed, lodged the complaint at the local police station.
Inquiry panel investigates Aleema Khan over ‘social media propaganda’
Date: March 27, 2025 – Source: The News
Aleema Khan, sister of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was questioned by a joint investigation team (JIT) in an inquiry regarding her alleged involvement in negative propaganda disseminated on social media.
Punjab asks PTA, FIA to block fake arms license website
Date: March 29, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Pakistan Today, Source 3: Bloom Pakistan
The Punjab home department uncovered a fraudulent US-based website impersonating the Government of Punjab to deceive citizens with fake arms license services. In response, it formally requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to take action.
SECTION 4: Digitalization
- Digitalization in governance sectors / e-governance
- Digitalization in social and development sectors
- Digitalization in business and commercial sectors
China to train, take Pakistani astronauts into space
Date: March 1, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune
Pakistan’s SUPARCO forged a partnership with China’s Manned Space Agency, granting two astronauts access to elite training at China’s Astronaut Center. The selection process, set to conclude by 2026, paves the way for Pakistan’s presence in an upcoming CSS mission.
Punjab CM for creating digital portal to register technology training centers
Date: March 1, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Business Recorder (BR)
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered the launch of an online portal to streamline registration for technical and vocational institutions. The initiative aims to expand access to skill development programs by simplifying enrollment for the province’s youth.
Date: March 1, 2025 – Source: The News
As Pakistan experiences economic uncertainties and inflation, a ray of light shines through digital platforms, offering a transformative outlook on the future of work. The gig economy, once a niche trend, has now become a fundamental pillar of Pakistan’s evolving employment landscape.
Farce of e-FOAS: State officers unprepared for paperless filing
Date: March 1, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
Where the Punjab government’s decision to go paperless through the e-Filing and Office Automation System (e-FOAS) is estimated to save billions annually, a large number of provincial officers and employees remained unprepared since they have not been trained to operate digital technology.
Ramazan package: Deserving families to receive funds via digital wallets
Date: March 2, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Business Recorder (BR)
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the Ramazan Relief Package worth Rs20 billion under which cash transfers of Rs5,000 through digital wallets will be made to four million under-privileged families.
‘AI in education a must, not a choice’
Date: March 2, 2025 – Source: The News
Federal Secretary for Education Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani said that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) was not just an option but a necessity as it will equip students with critical skills for the future, fostering connectivity, innovation, and problem-solving from a young age.
Date: March 2, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
The partnership between Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) opens new avenues for collaboration in space exploration. However, Pakistan’s role in this mission is largely symbolic.
AI-driven reskilling a must for Pakistan’s technology workforce
Date: March 2, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
Reskilling can help technology professionals achieve success in the coming years, as artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the software development industry by creating new business opportunities and reducing development timelines, according to AI experts and industry coaches.
JazzCash, KTrade partner to ‘democratize’ stock investments, trading
Date: March 5, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Business Recorder (BR)
JazzCash partnered with KTrade to provide users in Pakistan with seamless access to stock trading directly through its digital application. Through this partnership, JazzCash’s 13 million application users would be able to open stock trading accounts, deposit funds, and manage their investments.
Punjab’s first tourism application to allow virtual tours of repaired destinations
Date: March 5, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Business Recorder
Punjab’s first tourism application, the ‘Magnificent App’, is set to launch soon. It is set to offer virtual tours of 170 restored destinations, book travel and accommodation for tourists, and offer food and ride-hailing services.
Digital ride hailing transforms commute in capital
Date: March 6, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
The introduction of online cab services has eased commuting in Islamabad, providing a convenient transportation option. For years, residents faced overcrowded buses and taxis that often refused to use meters, but now, app-based ride-hailing allows passengers to book rides via their smartphones.
AI-equipped X-ray machine installed at Karachi hospital
Date: March 6, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
Karachi’s Qatar Hospital became the province’s first to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) using artificial intelligence (AI). The hospital installed the AI-powered CAT-4 integrated x-ray machine, capable of detecting TB and other chest infections in patients within minutes.
Pakistan’s IT exports soar as digital transformation accelerates
Date: March 6, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
Pakistan is rapidly establishing itself a global technology hub, driven by information technology (IT) growth, progressive policies, and a thriving digital workforce. In fiscal year 2023-24, IT exports reached a record $3.2 billion, a 24 per cent increase. Broadband access grew by 5 per cent, benefitting over 139 million subscribers.
Science ministry ‘sidelined’ in crypto oversight
Date: March 7, 2025 – Source: Dawn
After visits from President Donald Trump’s advisors on digital assets, the Ministry of Finance seems to have sidelined the Ministry of Science and Technology’s months-long efforts to oversee virtual assets and cryptocurrencies in Pakistan.
TikTok Creator Awards: Celebrating Pakistan’s digital content creators
Date: March 9, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Daily Times
Pakistan’s digital content creators gathered for the TikTok Creator Awards 2024, celebrating original content across various fields. The event recognized those shaping communities around technology, education, and humor, with winners chosen by fans via in-app voting.
Prime Minister reviews IT training for 300,000 young individuals
Date: March 10, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: The Nation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the information technology (IT) training initiative for over 300,000 young individuals, conducted in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, and reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to equipping them with essential modern skills.
Government to introduce digital prize bonds with secure, paperless system
Date: March 10, 2024 – Source 1: Express Tribune, Source 2: Pakistan Today
The Finance Division (FD) directed the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) to launch digital prize bonds, replacing the discontinued bearer prize bonds. The initiative is significant for its paperless nature, reducing printing and logistics costs.
NADRA launches Pakistan’s first dematerialized identity card
Date: March 11, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Pakistan Observer (PO)
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) introduced Pakistan’s first dematerialized identity card (ID), available for download through the Pak-ID application, eliminating the need for physical forms of identification.
Supreme Court partners with universities to integrate tech-driven solutions
Date: March 11, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: The News, Source 3: The Nation
The Supreme Court signed memorandum of understandings (MoUs) with two universities, Lahore-based LUMS and Swabi-based GIKI, to enhance judicial efficiency, transparency, and technological advancement.
Google Wallet launched in Pakistan
Date: March 13, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: The Nation
In a bid to expand digital payment options, Google launched its dedicated Wallet service in Pakistan. The service would facilitate online, in-app, and contactless payments, offering users a “secure, seamless, and efficient” way to transact both online and in person.
PSW, Maqta Technologies partner to boost digital trade facilitation
Date: March 14, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Business Recorder (BR)
Pakistan Single Window (PSW), the official operator of the Pakistan Single Window System (PSWS), partnered with Maqta Technologies, the digital division of AD Ports Group, to drive the future of international trade in Pakistan through innovative digital solutions.
P@SHA calls for 10-year tax exemption to boost information technology exports
Date: March 14, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Pakistan Today
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) urged the federal government to reinstate a 10-year tax exemption under the Final Tax Regime (FTR) for IT and IT-enabled exports from 2025 to 2035, aiming to foster stability, continuity, and investor confidence.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government launches IT portal to ensure financial discipline
Date: March 15, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Pakistan Today
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government launched an integrated information technology (IT) portal for public sector entities to ensure strict financial discipline, transparency in the utilization of funds, and improve public service delivery.
Supreme Court introduces e-filing to prioritize cases
Date: March 15, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: The Friday Times (TFT)
To ensure greater efficiency in judicial proceedings, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) introduced a new method of e-filing cases at the institution desk. Under the policy, advocates and parties to a case were advised to submit both a physical and a scanned copy of their cases and applications at the principal seat and branch registries.
Government forms council to introduce crypto regulatory guidelines
Date: March 15, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: The News, Source 3: Express Tribune
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif constituted the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), which will have the mandate to introduce regulatory guidelines for launching digital currencies – a move reportedly backed by key industry stakeholders.
Date: March 16, 2025 – Source: Dawn
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain hold great potential, but the government must resist the hype. To lead in these fields, Pakistan must include scientists and specialist technologists in the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) alongside bankers, regulators, and financial strategists.
Date: March 16, 2025 – Source: The News
As a late entrant to the global crypto arena, Pakistan has left over 20 million active users in regulatory uncertainty. The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) aims to end this limbo, providing guidelines for digital asset adoption while fostering transparency and stability in a sector often marked by the opposite.
Digital banking: As money evolves
Date: March 17, 2025 – Source: The News
Connectivity has long been a transformative force, reshaping economies and societies across the globe. The digital revolution has fundamentally altered economic landscapes, breaking down traditional barriers and enabling unprecedented financial inclusion.
Government determined to equip youth with IT, AI skills
Date: March 18, 2025 – Source: Dawn
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government would provide “every facility imaginable” to information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) companies so that they were equipped to meet the $25 billion export target.
Government defends hiring US firm for tax digitization
Date: March 18, 2025 – Source: Dawn
Amidst alarm over the hiring of a US-based company for digitalization of Pakistan’s tax system, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told the National Assembly (NA) that McKinsey & Company was selected following a “transparent and competitive” process.
Government issues draft rules for digital prize bonds
Date: March 19, 2024 – Source 1: Express Tribune, Source 2: Business Recorder (BR)
The Finance Ministry notified the draft rules for the introduction of the digital prize bonds in the country, and sought inputs from stakeholders as well as opinions and suggestions from the general public regarding the initiative.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to launch universal digital payment system
Date: March 20, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Pakistan Today
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government launched the Cashless Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa initiative aimed at implementing a mandatory digital payment system for businesses, strengthening economic growth, and reducing reliance on cash.
Punjab unveils plan to modernize schools with smart classrooms, digital labs
Date: March 20, 2024 – Source 1: The News, Source 2: Express Tribune, Source 3: Daily Times
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz revealed plans to upgrade the province’s public schools with smart classrooms and digital labs, marking a step towards integrating modern technology into traditional education.
‘Aik’: Bank Islami unveils Pakistan’s first fully digital Islamic banking solution
Date: March 20, 2024 – Source 1: Bank Islami, Source 2: The Nation, Source 3: Arab News
To revolutionize Shariah-compliant banking in Pakistan, Bank Islami (BI) launched ‘Aik’, the country’s first fully digital Islamic banking platform providing consumers with an additional variety of online banking products.
Date: March 21, 2025 – Source: The News
Pakistan’s future hinges on cultivating a highly skilled, AI-powered workforce and nurturing a vibrant information technology ecosystem. By revolutionizing education, bolstering digital infrastructure, and overhauling obsolete policies, the country can carve out a significant presence in the global artificial intelligence landscape and ensure long-term economic resilience.
Government plans to use surplus electricity for crypto mining
Date: March 22, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Mitrade, Source 3: Finance Magnates
According to news reports, the federal government was working on special electricity tariffs to attract crypto mining and blockchain-based data centers, aiming to utilize surplus power at marginal costs while fostering growth in the digital asset industry.
Starlink and 22.8 million dreams
Date: March 22, 2025 – Source: The News
For Pakistan to prosper in the 21st century, technology must serve as a great equalizer. Expanding reliable internet access is key to revolutionizing education. With Starlink’s support, the nation can usher in an era of self-paced inclusive learning, empowering every student to pursue knowledge and realize their dreams – unhindered by infrastructural limitations.
Islamabad High Court orders live streaming of blasphemy case
Date: March 22, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Express Tribune
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the live broadcast of proceedings in a case seeking the formation of a commission to investigate allegations of fabricated evidence in blasphemy cases.
Sindh partners with Google, Tech Valley for 30,000 scholarships
Date: March 25, 2024 – Source 1: Express Tribune, Source 2: The Nation, Source 3: Tech Valley
To empower youth with globally recognized digital skills, the Sindh government, in collaboration with Google and Tech Valley, announced over 30,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships for public sector universities across the province.
Pakistan’s quarterly digital retail transactions hit record level
Date: March 29, 2024 – Source 1: Dawn, Source 2: Pakistan Today, Source 3: Business Recorder (BR)
For the first time, the number of retail payments in Pakistan in a quarter crossed the Rs2 billion mark, reaching to 2,134 million and registering an increase of 11 per cent, while the value increased to Rs154 trillion with a growth of 12 per cent during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Pakistan’s SME’s face e-commerce bottlenecks
Date: March 29, 2025 – Source: Express Tribune
Pakistan’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are striving to embrace the global e-commerce surge but face significant hurdles. Unreliable internet, payment restrictions, and consumer distrust continue to impede progress. Overcoming these barriers is crucial for their digital transformation.
Date: March 30, 2025 – Source: The News
If Pakistan hopes to see meaningful adoption of digital finance, it must embed cybersecurity into every layer of policy, from sandbox frameworks for fintech startups to the design of CBDCs and beyond.
Date: March 30, 2025 – Source: The News
Pakistan stands at a crossroads of economic transformation, where innovation must align with caution. The government’s launch of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) signals a bold stride toward financial modernization. Yet, as digital finance surges, so does the looming threat of cyber vulnerabilities, demanding a delicate balance between progress and security.
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OBJECTIVES: This series of monthly report aims to:
- Track developments revolving around the framework of digitalization in Pakistan including policy and advocacy on digital rights, policy enforcements and digital rights violations, covering viewpoints of government, civil society, human rights community including digital rights campaigners, media, citizen journalists and other information practitioners, and regulators of electronic media, internet and telecom sectors, and netizens.
- Monitor the interface between digital rights and Pakistan’s overall legal framework and how developments around them impact freedom of expression and access to information online as well as diversity and pluralism in Pakistan’s digital landscape, cyberspace and internet domains.
- Follow developments around the themes of digital rights, freedom of expression, access to information, privacy, surveillance, data protection, access to internet services, telecom policies, etc.
INFORMATION SOURCES: This report monitors, among others, the following sources of information:
- Government: Federal and provincial cabinets
- Ministries: Related ministries, including Information and Broadcasting, Information Technology (IT) and Telecom, Human Rights, Science and Technology, Commerce and Industry, etc.
- Legislatures: Senate, National Assembly, provincial assemblies, relevant standing committees
- Regulators: Pakistan telecommunications Authority (PTA), Pakistan Electronic Media regulatory Authority (PEMRA), Press Council of Pakistan (PPC), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), etc.
- Global organizations: UN/Unesco, International Media Support (IMS), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Amnesty International (AI), Human Rights Watch (HRW), etc.
- National organizations: Digital Rights Foundation (DRF), BoloBhi, Media Matters for Democracy (MMFD), Institute for Research, Advocacy and Development (IRADA), Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), etc.
- Media: Dawn, The News, Express Tribune, The Nation, Pakistan Today, The Friday Times, etc.
- Social Media:Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Local networks: Journalists Safety Hubs Network, Alliance on Diversity & Pluralism in Media, etc.
- Research groups: Gallup Pakistan, IPSOS Pakistan, etc.
