PECA
NCCIA Uncovers Loan App Network Accused of Extorting Thousands
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects accused of blackmailing thousands of citizens through fake loan apps, after its Peshawar Circle…
Online Fraud Tops Cybercrime List as Complaints Surge by Tens of Thousands
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) received 148,204 complaints in 2026, up from 104,490 in 2025, according to details submitted to the National Assembly.…
LHC Issues Notices Over Petition to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices under Section 27-A to the Attorney General for Pakistan and the Advocate General of Punjab on a…
NCCIA Busts Two Illegal Call Centres in Lahore, Arrests Over 36
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided and shut down two illegal call centres in Johar Town and Faisal Town in Lahore, arresting…
NCCIA Busts International Hacker in Major Data Breach Case
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested an international hacker in Karachi for allegedly stealing bank records of more than 5 million foreign…
What is Dark Web and Why Pakistani Data Keeps Leaking Into It?
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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,…
