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IFJ demands repeal of Pakistan's PECA law, cites threat to press freedom
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) president, Dominique Pradalie, has demanded that the contentious Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) law be repealed in light of recent changes made by the Pakistani government, according to The News.
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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant thr
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Pak journalists' nationwide protest continues over controversial PECA Law,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Journalists protested the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA) for the second day in a row in response to a call from the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Thursday.
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Pak media crisis: Country's rights body calls for immediate payment of arr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
This crisis has adversely affected journalists' livelihoods and the overall health of the media sector.
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Pakistan media alliance speaks out against threats targeting senior woman
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to Pamir Times, DigiMAP expressed concern over these attacks, which it views as a direct assault on press freedom and the constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression. The organization highlighted that such actions are a clear attempt to silence independent voices and
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Pak: Journalist Union challenges controversial Peca law in IHC, calls it a
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) filed a lawsuit in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday against the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Peca law).
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Pakistan: Journalists hold protest in Peshawar over amendments to PECA, ur
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Media personnel shouted slogans against the amendments and said that any legislation without holding consultation with stakeholders was not acceptable and restrictions on freedom of expression will not be tolerated.
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Pakistan journalist bodies intensify protest against PECA amendment bill
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Secretary General Arshad Ansari announced the plan to hold nationwide protests under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Saturday.
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Pakistan journalists body observes 'Black Day', protest against PECA Amend
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) is observing "Black Day" with nationwide protests against the PECA Amendment Bill, condemning the government's failure to consult stakeholders before passing the law.
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Pakistan: Journalistic bodies reject recent amendments to Peca, call it "t
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a statement, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stated, "The amendments to Pakistan's draconian PECA represent a transparent attempt to further tighten control over digital expression and internet freedom under the guise of curbing misinformation."
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Pakistan journalists rally against PECA amendments, decry 'Civilian Martia
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The PECA (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024, which seek to establish a digital economy, society, and governance, were adopted by the upper house on Tuesday despite protests from the opposition benches according to a report by Geo News.
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Journalists, human rights groups slam Pakistan govt for 'clampdown on free
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Journalists and digital rights advocates have said that the measures significantly curtail freedom of expression and criminalize dissent.
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