August 11, 2026
The cybercrime agency has issued notices to four named individuals to appear in Karachi on August 13 with their devices and documents, the first reported action on the senior minister's complaint about posts linking him and his son to the Mir Raza Ali case.
March 21, 2025
LAHORE: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned Aleema Khan and 16 others again over allegations of negative propaganda on social media. They are required to appear on March 21 for further questioning. Notable names on the list include Syed Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Mian Aslam Iqbal, Hammad Azhar, Aun Abbas, Azhar Mishwani, and Zulfi Bukhari. Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder, had already appeared before the JIT on March 19. The JIT, formed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, is digging deep into the case, leaving no stone unturned. The federal government has tasked Islamabad Police’s Inspector
February 7, 2025
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the government has enacted the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act law to regulate digital media. Speaking at the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, he said unchecked digital media can lead to serious societal issues, including incitement to violence. The meeting was presided over by MNA Pullain Baloch, who announced that a follow-up meeting would be held next week to devise a comprehensive solution to the issue. The Information Minister said the Ministry has worked out comprehensive plan to equip the Radio Pakistan and the Pakistan Television with the modern
Listen to the article Aaradhya Bachchan, the 13 -year -old daughter of actors Bollywood Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, has submitted a case of defamation against multiple media platforms over misleading content on the internet. Delhi’s Supreme Court has issued announcements on Google, Bollywood Times and other electronic platforms accused of spreading false reports about the minor. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for March 17th. Legal action follows a previous decision in April 2023, when the court ordered Google to abolish misleading videos that falsely claiming Aaradhya were critically ill or had died. Justice C Hari Shankar
February 1, 2025
On January 23, 2025, Pakistan’s National Assembly passed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (PECA), aiming to address the challenges of cybercrime and the spread of misinformation. The legislation introduces several significant changes to the existing framework: Key Provisions of the PECA Amendment Bill, 2025: Criminalization of “Fake News”: The bill defines and penalizes the intentional dissemination of false information that could cause public fear, panic, or disorder. Offenders may face up to three years in prison, a fine of up to PKR 2 million, or both. Establishment of Regulatory Bodies: Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority: This
January 31, 2025
LAHORE– The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday turned down a petition seeking an order to stop the implementation of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. LHC’s Justice Farooq Haider remarked that a decision regarding the stay order will be made after receiving the replies from the respondents. The judge later issued notices to all parties and sought reply within three weeks on the petitioned filed by a journalist, Jaffar bin Yar. The petitioner was represented by his lawyer Nadeem Sarwar Advocate in the high court. He has named the Election Commission of Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
January 29, 2025
LAHORE: The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court, a day after it was approved by Senate amid ruckus by opposition. The petition was filed by Jafar Bin Yaar, a member of the Lahore Press Club, through his lawyer. He has named the Election Commission of Pakistan, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and other parties as respondents. The petitioner said the National Assembly approved the PECA Amendment Bill last week, adding that the lower hours of the parliament suspended its rules to fast-track the approval process of the bill. He added that
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