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Pakistan's 2025 Peca law, passed without debate, enables arrests of journalists and activists, chilling free expression.
Pakistan’s 2025 amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, passed without public input or parliamentary debate, have enabled increased targeting of journalists, lawyers, and activists.
The law, which restricted Peca complaint filing to 15 NCCIA centers and required in-person visits, has been used to arrest reporters like Farhan Mallick and Khalid Jamil, and prosecute human rights advocates over past tweets.
Despite assurances that media would be protected, government officials face no consequences for similar statements.
Courts blocked 27 YouTube channels for alleged anti-state content, though some were later restored.
The Supreme Court has stepped in to ensure due process, but critics say the law’s broad application and lack of accountability have created a chilling effect on free expression.
La ley Peca 2025 de Pakistán, aprobada sin debate, permite el arresto de periodistas y activistas, frenando la libertad de expresión.