Islamabad HC declares PECA ordinance null and void

Apr 09, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 9 : The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) ordinance was declared null and void by Islamabad High Court (IHC) on...

Pak investigation agency probes journalist Sami Abraham under PECA law

May 08, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 8 : Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday launched a probe against a senior journalist Sami Abraham under draconian Prevention...

MQM Founder Altaf Hussain condemns Pak legislation against electronic crimes, labels it 'naked dictatorship'

Jan 24, 2025

He described the legislation, passed by the Pakistan Muslim League (N)'s government, as a "draconian law" that violates fundamental human rights and suppresses freedom...

Pakistan's cyber-gag law Peca under fire: Report

Mar 01, 2022

Lahore [Pakistan], March 1 : A provincial court in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Monday admitted a petition that challenged the controversial ordinance amending the...

Pakistan: Government faces backlash over Ordinances to push 'draconian laws'

Feb 23, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 : The Imran Khan government is facing heavy backlash from all quarters for amending the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act...

Pakistan's govt proposes PECA amendments to tackle fake news, online content

Jan 23, 2025

According to The Express Tribune, the proposed Electronic Crimes Prevention (Amendment) Act 2025 outlines strict penalties, including up to three years in prison and...