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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and others move Lahore High Court against PECA
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The petition stated that Act does not define "fake news", permitting authorities to describe any news as fake and take action as per political grounds. According to the petition, the amended act requires journalists to reveal their news sources, which is a breach of journalistic ethics.
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Pak: Journalist Union challenges controversial Peca law in IHC, calls it a
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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: Awami Tareek holds march to protest against govt's plan to build
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Carrying placards and banners, Awami Tareek members, including women and children, staged a march from Ghaghar Phatak to Gulshan-i-Hadeed.
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Pakistan: Journalists hold protest in Peshawar over amendments to PECA, ur
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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: HRCP slams PECA act, raises alarm over free speech restrictions
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025, expressing concern over its potential to further curtail freedom of expression for both journalists and ordinary social media users.
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Pakistan: Amnesty International slams "hasty passage" of PECA Act, demands
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Claiming that the act was "hastily passed", the Amnesty International said that the latest amendment, aiming at criminalizing 'fake and false news' is based on "vague and overbroad provisions" which threatens freedom of expression.
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Pakistan journalists body observes 'Black Day', protest against PECA Amend
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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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JUI-F chief criticises Pakistan President for approving Peca Act, says "on
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Speaking to reporters in Dena, Rehman said he had spoken to Zardari about Peca Act, who told him that the recommendations on the act will be accepted. However, later on, Pakistan President gave approval to Peca Amendments Bill.
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Pakistan: Journalistic bodies reject recent amendments to Peca, call it "t
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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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RISE PECO World Summit 2025 Kicks Off with Visionary Call for Global Colla
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29: The RISE PECO World Summit 2025 (RPS2025), organized by RISE Infinity Foundation and Idobro Impact Solutions, has set the stage for a transformative week of innovation, dialogue, and collaboration. Celebrating its 12th edition, the Summit--held from
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Pakistan journalists rally against PECA amendments, decry 'Civilian Martia
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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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