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Journalists in PoGB protest 'PECA' law, warn of risks to free speech
Updated : 1 year 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 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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An Exclusive Evening with Gauri Khan Celebrating American Pecans at Gauri
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12: The rich, buttery indulgence of American Pecans took center stage at an exclusive sundowner with Gauri Khan at Gauri Khan Designs Studio, where Mumbai's most stylish and influential personalities gathered for an evening of culinary artistry. The eve
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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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