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What is Dark Web and Why Pakistani Data Keeps Leaking Into It?
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A recent Senate committee meeting has brought to light a critical and ongoing data privacy crisis in Pakistan, with lawmakers challenging the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
FIR Filed Against TikToker Over Viral Video Mocking Punjab Police Uniform
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LAHORE: An FIR has been officially filed against controversial TikToker Kashif Zameer under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), following the release of a…
Man Arrested for Spreading Fake Video Targeting Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz
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A man has been apprehended for sharing a fabricated and defamatory video aimed at Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, according to a source on…
Karachi Police Officer Arrested Over Facebook Post Targeting President Zardari
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KARACHI: In a serious crackdown on online defamation, Karachi police have arrested one of their own officers, Station Investigation Officer (SIO) Abrar Shah, for allegedly…
Pakistan Famous Youtuber Rajab Butt’s Remarks on ‘295’ Split Pakistan’s Internet
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Pakistan’s Famous YouTuber Rajab Butt has once again sparked nationwide controversy with the launch of his perfume, ‘295.’ The name, referencing Section 295 of the…
Now You Can Land in Pakistani Jail for Recording Random Videos: Here’s What Happened!
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RAWALPINDI: In an ongoing crackdown against digital offenses, Rawalpindi police have registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 against a…
CEO of Digital Media Outlet Farhan Malik Remanded by Court Under PECA
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KARACHI: A judicial magistrate in Karachi has granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a four-day physical remand of journalist Farhan Malik, founder of the digital…
Digital Media Outlet ‘Raftar’ CEO Arrested Over Video Content
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Islamabad: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested Farhan Mallick, CEO of the digital media platform Raftar, over the content of his YouTube videos. Mallick,…
AIC Raises Concerns Over Pakistan’s New Cybercrime Law
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ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has raised serious concerns over the passage of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA), 2025 without meaningful…
PECA Amendments: A Threat to Social Media Freedom in Pakistan?
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The PECA amendments and social media freedom in Pakistan have become a major topic of debate. Digital rights activists, journalists, and netizens have raised concerns…
Controversial cybercrime bill ‘PECA’ sails through Senate
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ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday passed the controversial cybercrime bill, PECA, amid protests by members of the opposition. The bill was moved by Minister for…
Opp Leader Omar Ayub takes Jab at Digital Nation Pakistan Bill
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ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Aynb, on Thursday took a jab at the “Digital Nation Pakistan Bill,” noting it could adversely…
PTA Chairman Shifts Blame for Internet Issues to Government
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ISLAMABAD: Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman, the chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has attributed the country’s persistent internet issues to the government’s lack…
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