Peca
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.
Published 12 Apr, 2025 05:30pm
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
The fight for fundamental freedoms is not the media’s alone, but one that concerns every citizen.
Updated 15 Feb, 2025 11:17am
Law minister uses quorum tactic to stall PTI-proposed resolution.
Updated 15 Feb, 2025 09:34am
Rallies to be held across country to oppose controversial legislation.
Updated 14 Feb, 2025 08:44am
Petition by Advocate Dr G.M. Chaudhry is the 2nd filed before apex court.
Updated 13 Feb, 2025 10:50am
RSF calls recent amendments "dangerous tool in hands of authorities".
Updated 12 Feb, 2025 10:30am
Arguing on maintainability of plea, petitioners’ counsel says regular benches can examine issues involving fundamental rights
Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:53am
Complainants say resident used abusive language, carried out negative propaganda against respectful and senior journalists.
Updated 11 Feb, 2025 11:36am
Petition argues amendments violate fundamental rights.
Updated 08 Feb, 2025 09:35am
PFUJ petition argues legislation violates fundamental constitutional rights, particularly freedom of expression.
Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:59am
Petition filed in SC seeks full court review; KUJ president asserts amendments target freedom of speech, press, enacted in violation of Article 19.
Updated 05 Feb, 2025 07:49am
