Page 6 of 39 THE PREVENTION OF ELECTRONIC CRIMES ACT, 2016 ACT NO. XL OF 2016 [18th August, 2016] An Act to make provisions for prevention of electronic crimes WHEREAS it is expedient to prevent unauthorized acts with respect to information systems and provide for related offences as well as mechanisms for their investigation, prosecution, trial and

Jan 28, 2025 · The Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws — the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016 — triggering countrywide protests by media bodies ...

The PECA Ordinance is an ordinance which states that the exemption for PEMRA licensed TV channels has been abolished in the Electronic Crimes Act 2016, after which fake information about any person on television. News or ridicule can also be considered an electronic crime.

19 hours ago · The petitioner requested the court to suspend the Peca law, while the petitioner’s lawyers repeatedly urged the court to halt its implementation. The court responded, saying: "If there is an ...

Jan 28, 2025 · ISLAMABAD: The Senate Stand­ing Committee on Interior has approved amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), essentially clearing the last obstacle for it to become...

6 days ago · In this episode, a crossover between DigiPod and Case in Point, our hosts – digital rights activist Farieha Aziz and Barrister and Advocate of the High Court...

Jan 23, 2025 · The bill, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, proposes a new provision, Section 26 (A), to Peca, to penalise perpetrators of “fake news” online, that said: “Whoever …

Jan 30, 2025 · Press release. Coalition for freedom of expression formed in response to PECA law. Islamabad, 30 January 2025.At a consultation held earlier today by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), participants deplored the passage of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025 on the grounds that it would stifle freedom of expression further, not only for the press but ...

Jan 29, 2025 · PECA 2025: A Digital Gag Order Disguised as Regulation. At the heart of this controversy is Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which ostensibly guarantees freedom of speech and expression.However, like many fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution, it comes with caveats—permitting restrictions in the name of national security, public order, decency, and morality.

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