Anti-terror op turns sinister: Pakistani netizens being ‘walled off’ as army raises spectre of ‘digital terrorism’
Pakistan’s military has initiated the Azm-e-Istehkam anti-terror operation to address ‘digital terrorism’ spread through social media. This move, which aims to counter misinformation and unrest, has raised concerns about internet surveillance and speed reductions. Rights activists warn that the initiative might be used to target government critics, particularly amid rising political tensions.