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March 8, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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JIT again summons 25 PTI leaders over negative propaganda

ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has once again summoned 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members over alleged involvement in negative propaganda. Sources revealed that on Friday, the JIT had initially summoned these individuals. Among them, PTI leaders Barrister Gohar, Rauf Hassan, and Shah Farman appeared before the investigation team, facing five hours of questioning. Shah Farman reportedly displayed inappropriate behavior, prompting the JIT to ask him additional and tough questions. The JIT has now summoned PTI leaders and members of its social media team again on March 11, 2025. The list of those summoned included Salman Akram Raja, Rauf Hassan,

February 1, 2025

Zaheer Alam

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PECA Amendment Bill And Its Negative Impacts on Journalists

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

February 1, 2025

Syed Faisal Ali

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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

January 31, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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LHC rejects petition to stop implementation of sections of PECA 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 24, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Journalists’ committee rejects PECA bill

KARACHI – Journalist organisations’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) has out right rejected the ‘controversial’ PECA act amendment bill. JAC announced its decision to approach the court of law against the bill and also to launch a protest movement. A special meeting of the journalist organisations’ Joint Action Committee, which includes the PFUJ, PBA, CPNE, AEMEND, and APNS, was held, during which it was stated that the federal government had breached its promise by getting the controversial bill passed in the National Assembly without consultation. The focus of this bill is not just social media, but also electronic and print media’s