Pakistan: Islamabad HC declares PECA ordinance unconstitutional

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday declared the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 ordinance "unconstitutional."

Pakistan: Govt may take back PECA ordinance, IHC informed during hearing

Islamabad: The Pakistan government has informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it is possible that it might take back the PECA Ordinance.

Pakistan govt agrees to withdraw PECA ordinance amid opposition pressure

Islamabad: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said he has agreed to the opposition’s demand of withdrawing the Pakistan Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act ordinance 2022 (PECA) ordinance following the deliberations and finalisation of draft by joint action committee members.

Islamabad High Court describes PECA changes as “oppressive and draconian”

Islamabad: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah has described the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) Ordinance 2022 as “oppressive and draconian”.

PECA Amendment: Pakistan PM supports move despite criticisms from all corners

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan-led PTI government in Pakistan defended the newly promulgated ordinance amending the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, despite criticisms from different corners of the society.