PECA Law: Protection or Suppression? | Pakistan’s Digital Crackdown Explained | Nukta

Описание: Is Pakistan’s PECA law protecting citizens or suppressing dissent?

Introduced in 2016 to combat cybercrime, the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has undergone major changes over the years. With the 2025 amendments, new powers have been introduced—from regulating social media platforms to penalising “fake news.”

But critics argue the law is vague, open to misuse, and increasingly used to target journalists, activists, and even ordinary citizens.

In this video, we break down:
The history of PECA (2016–2025)
What changed in the latest amendments
Real cases raising concerns of misuse

What does this mean for freedom of speech in Pakistan?

Is this about protection or suppression? Watch till the end and decide.

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