Pakistan: Opposition condemns draconian law, says Imran govt trying to muzzle dissent

Feb 27, 2022

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan], February 27 : Awami National Party has joined the Pakistan Opposition party Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and slammed the Imran Khan...

Pakistan: HRCP slams PECA act, raises alarm over free speech restrictions

Feb 01, 2025

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025, expressing concern over its potential...

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...

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...

Amendment to media law yet another desperate attempt of Imran Khan govt to stifle dissent

Feb 22, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 22 : Imran Khan government bringing in the amendment in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, PECA (2016) through an ordinance...

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...