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Rajab Butt, a Pakistani YouTuber, faces blasphemy and cybercrime charges. His perfume launch allegedly mocked Pakistan’s blasphemy law. Authorities booked him after a leader of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) filed a complaint. Butt has a large online following and has been controversial before. His past legal issues include the brief custody of a lion cub. …
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Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has been a topic of heated debate in recent weeks. As the government considers amendments and stricter enforcement, many Pakistanis are wondering: what does it mean for the common person? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is PECA? PECA, enacted in 2016, is Pakistan’s primary law …
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Islamabad: The government has enforced the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA), Amendments Act, 2025 across Pakistan after President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent. The law has sparked outrage among journalists and media organizations. The Establishment Division has officially issued a gazette notification, confirming the enforcement of the PECA Amendments Act, 2025. The law …
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President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the PECA amendment into law despite strong opposition from journalists, media organizations, and human rights activists. The amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 introduce stricter penalties for spreading “fake news” online. Critics argue that these changes threaten freedom of expression and press freedom. Journalists Condemn …
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The National Assembly has passed the PECA amendment bill, sparking widespread protests from journalists and opposition lawmakers. The bill introduces new regulations under Pakistan’s cybercrime laws, aiming to combat fake news and regulate social media. However, critics argue that it threatens freedom of expression and press freedom. Journalists and PTI Protest Journalists staged a walkout …
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The federal government has addressed concerns over the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (Peca), assuring that the law will not be misused and that due process will be followed. Prime Minister’s Coordinator Rana Ihsaan Afzal stressed the importance of debate and fine-tuning the contentious legislation. Key Amendments to Peca The …
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The federal government has proposed strict penalties for spreading fake news, including up to five years in prison or a fine of Rs1 million. The changes are part of the initial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA). The proposed draft introduces significant changes, including the formation of a Digital Rights Protection …
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Karachi: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issues notices to Wikipedia and Google Inc. for disseminating “sacrilegious content’ as it has been receiving a plethora of complaints about the misleading information on these famous sources of information platform. Earlier, there were news and video messages making rounds on social media about the “Present Khalifa of Islam” since …
