On February 11, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) heard a petition challenging the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (Peca), 2025, and sought the assistance of the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP). On February 6, PFUJ President Afzal Butt, through Advocate Imran Shafique, filed a petition before the IHC arguing that the amendment law infringes on press […]
On February 14, the government successfully prevented a Senate resolution opposing the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2025 amendments by raising a quorum issue just before the debate. This led to the session’s adjournment. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar pointed out the quorum shortfall, preventing further discussion. The resolution, tabled by Senator Aon Abbas […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is concerned by the threats issued to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) co-chair and anchorperson at Aaj TV, Munizae Jahangir. In the wake of the threats, Civil society organizations, advocacy groups, and media bodies have condemned the threats to Jahangir. In a statement, the Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights condemned the “vile
The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (PECA) is facing multiple legal challenges, with petitions filed in the Supreme Court, Islamabad High Court (IHC), Sindh High Court (SHC), and Lahore High Court (LHC). On February 4, a petition was filed by citizen Muhammad Qayum Khan in the Supreme Court seeking the court to “immediately strike down” the amendment […]
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting decided to establish a sub-committee to engage with journalists and address their concerns regarding the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act
On January 31, the Lahore High Court (LHC) rejected a request for the immediate suspension of the implementation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025 (PECA). While issuing notices to the concerned parties and requesting their response within three weeks, the court said that they would make a decision after hearing the arguments of all parties. […]
President Asif Ali Zardari signed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025 (PECA) into law on January 29 despite strong opposition from journalists and media bodies. A press release from
Amid opposition protests and a walkout by journalists from the press gallery, on January 28, the Senate passed the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) Amendment Bill, 2025, and the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024. Both bills had been passed earlier by the National Assembly on January 23 and now await the president’s assent to become law. […]
Different political parties’ leadership have opposed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by the National Assembly on January 23. On January 26, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan opposed the amendments, expressing grave concerns over press freedom and the lack of consultations. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, JI Emir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, while acknowledging the need to combat fake news,
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