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February 1, 2025

Syed Faisal Ali

FeaturedNewsPakistan

US Concerned About Pakistan’s Electronic Crimes Act: Department of State

Washington DC: The US Department of State, in response to The Pakistan Daily, stated: “We are concerned by any restrictions on the exercise of freedoms of expression and association, including for members of the media. In Pakistan and around the world, we support freedom of expression, media freedom, and internet freedom. We have and will continue to emphasize the importance of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in our engagement with Pakistani officials.” The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), enacted in 2016, was approved by both the lower and upper houses of parliament to address cybercrime and regulate electronic