Article 19 becomes illusory? How unfortunate it is a highly controversial bill has now become a law. A few days ago, the upper house of ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Print PFUJ challenges amendments to PECA in IHC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Thursday, filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:56am
Print PECA amendments challenged in SC ISLAMABAD: The amendments in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) have been challenged in the Supreme... Updated 05 Feb, 2025 02:36pm
Pakistan PECA law assailed FAISALABAD: The PECA Act is a draconian law that stifles society and undermines freedom of expression. This issue... Published 05 Feb, 2025 06:48am
Opinion Autocracy on the march The portents point to an overwhelming march towards autocracy. A country in the throes of unremitting crises in the... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:16am
Pakistan AIC concerned over passage of ‘PECA 2025’ ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) expressed deep concerns over the passage of “The Prevention of... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Print Amendments to PECA aimed at overcoming challenge of fake news, says Tarar LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has reiterated that the Prevention of... Updated 03 Feb, 2025 09:24am
Pakistan Journalists protest against PECA ISLAMABAD: The journalist community on Friday staged a protest demonstration against the controversial Prevention of... Published 01 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Pakistan PFUJ to observe black day tomorrow with protests against PECA amendments The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) announced on Thursday that it would observe a nationwide “Black... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:28pm
Pakistan Punjab governor for reconsidering PECA Act LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that the government should reconsider the PECA... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan Free speech fears mount: CPJ NEW YORK: Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws, which would... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan President signs controversial Peca bill into law ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, assented to three bills including much-debated “The Prevention of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Pakistan President Zardari assents to PECA amendments Act 2025 Bill becomes law amid condemnations, protests from journalists, digital right activists Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:27pm
Pakistan PPP will not be part of any bill that hinders press freedom: Governor LAHORE: Expressing concern over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and its implications for journalists,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Pakistan Journalists stage demo against amendments to PECA ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the country, the journalist community on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:39am
Pakistan Journalists rally against law regulating social media ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of journalists rallied on Tuesday against a proposed law to regulate social media content that... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media ISLAMABAD: A new law in Pakistan aimed at regulating social media content has angered journalism groups and rights... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:05pm
Pakistan Media body to move court KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee has out rightly rejected the controversial PECA act amendment bill. The JAC... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Print FBR infrastructure described as ‘critical infrastructure’ Objective of this to protect FBR’s highly sensitive data from cyber attacks such as hacking and any unlawful intervention Updated 08 Jan, 2025 03:27pm
Pakistan Blocking Internet services: Senate panel not satisfied with govt response ISLAMABAD: The government, on Wednesday, failed to satisfy the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Amendments to PECA under review, confirms minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima confirmed that ... Published 06 Dec, 2024 06:58am
Print ATIR rules approved: Special body formed to consult on PECA amendments ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has decided to set up a special committee for consultation on amendments in Pakistan... Updated 15 May, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan Plea withdrawn as it militates against govt policy: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Hours after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) approached the Supreme Court for the restoration of... Updated 08 May, 2022 09:03am
Pakistan Media body concerned at FIA’s move KARACHI: The Media Joint Action Committee has shown serious concern on FIA’s filing a writ petition challenging... Published 08 May, 2022 05:25am