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Pakistan has authorized its intelligence agency to intercept phone calls and messages, raising concerns about potential misuse and suppression of dissent.
The move allows the ISI, controlled by the military, to legally monitor communications under the guise of national security.
Opposition parties and human rights groups have criticized this move, fearing it may violate privacy rights and be used against political rivals.
Critics argue that granting such broad surveillance powers to a spy agency can lead to abuse and control over free speech.
Despite assurances from the government about limiting the scope of interception, concerns remain over the potential for misuse of these powers.
Individual freedoms are at stake with this authorization, prompting calls for increased safeguards to protect privacy and civil liberties.