Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speech

A new law in Pakistan aimed at regulating social media content has angered journalism groups and rights activists, which say it is aimed at curbing press freedom and called on Friday for nationwide protests next week.

Hundreds of Pakistani journalists are protesting a proposed law to regulate social media content, claiming that it aims to curtail press freedom and control the digital landscape. The law would create a regulatory authority with its own investigative agency and tribunals.