6 days ago · The Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws — the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016 — triggering countrywide protests by media bodies ...

The PECA Ordinance is an ordinance which states that the exemption for PEMRA licensed TV channels has been abolished in the Electronic Crimes Act 2016, after which fake information about any person on television. News or ridicule can …

5 days ago · PECA Amendment Bill 2025 challenged in LHC. In a related news, the PECA Bill, has been challenged in Lahore High Court (LHC). As per details, the petitioner said in his plea that the PECA bill ...

Page 6 of 39 THE PREVENTION OF ELECTRONIC CRIMES ACT, 2016 ACT NO. XL OF 2016 [18th August, 2016] An Act to make provisions for prevention of electronic crimes WHEREAS it is expedient to prevent unauthorized acts with respect to information systems and provide for related offences as well as mechanisms for their investigation, prosecution, trial and

16 hours ago · The PECA amendments approved by President Zardari expand state power under the pretext of combating cybercrime. With vague and punitive provisions, the law risks becoming an instrument of oppression, allowing authorities to define “fake news” and block content without judicial oversight. Critics argue it suppresses free expression, weakens ...

2 days ago · Therefore, the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 is a call to foster a culture of responsible digital citizenship rather than merely a set of laws. By protecting governmental institutions from unjustified ...

5 days ago · Peca bill. The bill titled "Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025" included new definitions, the establishment of regulatory and investigative bodies, and stricter penalties for ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Ten years ago, a law emerged that continues to shape Pakistan’s digital landscape—The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, or PECA, 2016. It all started in 2...

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In 2016, the National Assembly enacted the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (“PECA”) to provide a comprehensive legal framework to define various kinds of electronic crimes, mechanisms for investigation, prosecution and adjudication in relation to electronic crimes.