Peca
In 2024, after being exposed for mass illegal surveillance, Pakistan's response wasn't accountability. It was a new law. The EU's latest report shows why that matters.
Updated 28 Jul, 2026 11:37am
Supreme Court had set a deadline of May 26 for the IHC to decide the pleas; IHC hearing adjourned till June 4 due to prosecutors' absence.
Updated 01 Jun, 2026 04:56pm
Lawyers demand provision of "B-class facilities" to the couple in jail; call for an end to "harassment" of lawyers over social media statements.
Updated 15 Apr, 2026 07:48pm
Lawyer argues case against Hamza Ahmad Khan was false and manufactured with malicious intent.
Updated 07 Apr, 2026 03:26pm
Incumbent advocate general Islamabad to tender his resignation after Eid vacations, sources say; five members notified.
Updated 19 Mar, 2026 02:55pm
Senator raises concern over registration of FIRs against journalists and the public.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:36am
Court says legislation cannot be suspended through an interim order; hearing adjourned until March 6.
Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:18pm
"This judgment is the view of the learned judge," FO spokesperson says in weekly briefing; in his verdict, the judge had stated that Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria were designated as "terrorist states".
Updated 29 Jan, 2026 08:27pm
The misuse of power is a betrayal of the state’s responsibility. And this conduct reflects a deliberate strategy of intimidation designed to silence voices that hold state power accountable.
Published 24 Jan, 2026 03:20pm
They include those of PTI, journalists Matiuallah Jan, Wajahat Khan, Ahmad Noorani, Asad Ali Toor; former anchors Imran Riaz, Orya Maqbool.
Published 08 Jul, 2025 05:58pm
Justice Minhas says court will not issue interim relief until both parties have been heard.
Updated 18 Apr, 2025 10:11am
Police say the complainant, an ASI, saw the video on WhatsApp.
Updated 23 Aug, 2025 05:29pm
FIR states Salman made a "provocative" and hateful post" against state institutions and figures.
Published 07 Apr, 2025 11:35pm
Bail in each case approved against Rs100,000 surety bonds.
Updated 07 Apr, 2025 02:11pm
The FIR says 'inappropriate remarks' against president were hurtful; adds there is a chance of the act spreading across the country.
Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:49pm
FIR states call centre run by Mallick involved in fraudulent activities, including giving confidential data to foreigners.
Published 26 Mar, 2025 01:51pm
FIA officials tell court he is being investigated for posts regarding situation in Balochistan; HRCP, media fraternity express "alarm".
Updated 26 Mar, 2025 06:38pm
Lahore DIG says YouTuber will be arrested upon returning to Pakistan since he is currently performing Umrah, advises caution on social media.
Published 25 Mar, 2025 08:47pm
Media bodies IFJ, PFUJ, CPJ condemn arrest, call for immediate release.
Updated 25 Mar, 2025 04:27pm
DADU: Dadu police have registered a case under relevant sections of Peca Act against 34 persons, who are accused of...
Published 20 Mar, 2025 05:40am
BUJ, Human Rights Commission, Balochistan Bar Council file petitions against Peca changes.
Updated 07 Mar, 2025 10:28am
Stakeholders warn of negative effects of "hurriedly passed" law.
Updated 02 Mar, 2025 10:04am
The real question is whether we, as a nation, are willing to accept a future where speaking the truth is a crime, journalism is at its weakest due to fear of persecution and silence is the only option.
Published 28 Feb, 2025 11:03am
Lawyer says Peca provisions grant authorities excessive discretion to criminalise speech, including satire, criticism.
Updated 27 Feb, 2025 12:02pm
DRF says journalists bearing the brunt of increasingly regulated media landscape.
Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:40am
Say amendments violate Article 19, demand end to censorship in digital spaces.
Published 25 Feb, 2025 08:07am
Condemns govt for using advertisements as a tool to pressurise media houses such as Dawn.
Updated 24 Feb, 2025 12:56pm
GB Union of Journalists to soon announce date for demonstration against controversial law.
Updated 23 Feb, 2025 11:03am
AI-generated images of CM Maryam uploaded on social media.
Updated 21 Feb, 2025 11:05am
ISLAMABAD: Another petition against recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) has...
Published 18 Feb, 2025 07:12am
