Pakistan criminalised online disinformation yesterday, passing legislation that enshrines punishments of up to three years in prison, a decision journalists say is designed to crack down on dissent.

The law was rushed through the National Assembly with little warning last week before being approved by the Senate on Tuesday ...

Pakistan passes law criminalizing online disinformation, punishing offenders with up to three years in prison, sparking ...

Journalists protested the hasty measure, saying that it will curtail press freedom and encourage state censorship.