Pakistan: HRCP slams PECA act, raises alarm over free speech restrictions
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) ...
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LHC rejects plea to suspend PECA Amendments
The Lahore High Court has rejected a plea seeking an immediate suspension of the implementation of various sections of the PECA (Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act) Amendment.The court stated that a ...
EU warns Pakistan that duty-free exporter status depends on progress in human rights, media freedom
The European Union on Friday warned Pakistan that its status as a duty-free exporter to the bloc will continue to depend on the progress the country makes in addressing concerns about civil and labor ...
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Legislation with vendetta
With PECA legislation signed into law, freedom of the press has gone for a toss. It is a pity that no consideration was shown to concerns from stakeholders in the business of information, and pieces ...
Pakistani journalists protest after Senate passes bill allowing control over social media content
Pakistan’s upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say threatens freedom of speech ...