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Pakistani Lawyers and Journalists call for repealing the recently amended
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lawyers and Journalists in Pakistan have called on their federal government to repeal the recently implemented draconian PECA amendments in light of the Sindh High Court's verdict to refer the amendments to a constitutional bench.
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Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists vows to continue protests against PE
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) warned of the continuation of agitation against PECA amendments even if the government was able to receive a favourable ruling from the courts. The agitation entered its second day on Thursday according to a report by Dawn.
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Pakistan: Journalists hold protest in Peshawar over amendments to PECA, ur
Updated : 1 year, 4 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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JUI-F chief criticises Pakistan President for approving Peca Act, says "on
Updated : 1 year, 4 months 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, 4 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, 4 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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Pakistan's govt proposes PECA amendments to tackle fake news, online conte
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the proposed Electronic Crimes Prevention (Amendment) Act 2025 outlines strict penalties, including up to three years in prison and fines of PKR 2 million for individuals spreading disinformation.
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Pak journalists to stage sit-in outside parliament on March 1 against drac
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 (ANI): Pakistan journalists have decided to stage a sit-in outside parliament on March 1 against a recently promulgated ordinance introducing "controversial" amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), reported local media.
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Pakistan: Journalists union challenges PECA amendments in Islamabad HC
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 23 (ANI): Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), on Tuesday, has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court opposing the recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016.
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