Nighat Dad

Nighat Dad

activist Pakistan

Nighat Dad is a prominent digital rights activist and the Executive Director of the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) in Pakistan. She has been a vocal advocate for freedom of expression, particularly in the context of the challenges faced by journalists in Pakistan. Dad's work focuses on the implications of digital laws, such as the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), which critics argue suppress free speech and press freedom under the guise of combating cybercrime. Under her leadership, DRF has raised awareness about the chilling effects of repressive legislation on democratic norms and the importance of protecting fundamental rights in the digital age.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
210,708
Power
267$
Sentiment
7.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Pakistan 3 7.33 0.10% +0% 220,892,331 210,708 $280,000 267$
Totals 3 220,892,331 210,708 $280,000 267$
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Recent Mentions

Pakistan Pakistan: Nighat Dad, the Executive Director of the Digital Rights Foundation, cautioned about the balance between public safety and fundamental rights. 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Digital rights report exposes Peca threats to press freedom - Pakistan