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Tipping the scales: Security and Surveillance in Pakistan

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19th July 2015
Tipping the scales: Security and Surveillance in Pakistan

The Pakistani government has significantly expanded its communication interception activities. This Privacy International report covers the intelligence services plan to capture all IP-traffic in Pakistan and other initiatives, pointing to gaps in the laws governing surveillance.

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