"Using VPNs to access blocked or illegal content is against Islamic and social norms, therefore, their use is not acceptable ...

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Wednesday stated that merely imposing restrictions on modern media platforms is ...

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) recently cleared up confusion about its stance on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

It is not simply a matter of being interrupted, or even delayed, while downloading a cat video. It is not a matter even of unhindered access to pornography sites through a VPN. There are substantial m ...

Chairman of the CII has clarified his earlier statement regarding VPNs, attributing the confusion to a typographical error.

Since the February 2024 general elections, Pakistan has blocked access to the X social media platform, formerly known as ...

Pakistani authorities have decided to block virtual private networks (VPN) that help people bypass restrictions, fuelling ...

The proposed VPN ban has drawn criticism, with many viewing it as an attack on free speech. Critics argue that restricting ...

Why the Council of Islamic Ideology chose to step into the debate defies understanding. After all, the institution usually remains a silent spectator while the powerful do as they please.

Raghib Naeemi, who advises the government on religious issues, said that Islamic laws allow the government to prevent actions ...

The chief of Pakistan's Council of Islamic Ideology faces backlash for labeling VPNs as un-Islamic if used for harmful purposes. Allama Raghib Naeemi clarified that VPNs are permissible for positive ...

Pakistan's leading constitutional religious body, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), has reportedly issued an edict ...