Amnesty International’s 2026 report warns of a global assault on human rights, highlighting Pakistan’s weaponization of cybercrime and anti-terror laws to silence dissent. The watchdog noted that the 27th Amendment undermined judicial independence while authorities used detention and internet shutdowns to suppress activists. Pakistan’s web monitoring systems, updated with Chinese technology, reportedly facilitated increased surveillance. The findings detail restrictions on freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and the targeting of journalists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act. Amnesty emphasized that technology and artificial intelligence are increasingly enabling state repression, creating an unprecedented crisis for fundamental civil liberties across the globe.