PML-N decides to challenge PECA Ordinance

 PECA Ordinance
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday, has decided to challenge the Prevention from Electronic Crime Act (PECA) ordinance 2022 in Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to details, PML-N has prepared the petition for withdrawal of ordinance against media and freedom of expression.

PML-N has stated the PECA ordinance is a violation of basic human rights and that they reject the recent amendments.

Earlier in the day, IHC had stopped the authorities from carrying out arrests under the section 20 of PECA Amendment Bill 2022.

While conducting hearing on petition filed by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) against the ordinance, the court remarked that the director general of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be responsible if detentions will be made under the section 20.

The IHC further strictly ordered to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Earlier, PFUJ challenged the act in IHC and stated that the Constitution allows everyone to speak freely.

Media is being closed in the tenure of incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as unannounced restrictions were imposed on the journalists, the plea stated.



from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/ebj53Mx

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Study in UK with Studyinuk.pk

Tesla pulls games on moving car screens after US safety probe

Sania Mirza to quit tennis this year

Petrol may go up by Rs25, HSD by Rs40

Study in the UK Without IELTS: Your Pathway with Study Icon Murree Consultancy

FIA files case against Jahangir Tareen in sugar scam, money laundering

Govt is taking steps to resolve issues faced by Karachi citizens: Asad Umar

I broke Bano Qudsia's home's tube light: Ex-Captain reveals

New on Sports Illustrated: Looking Back at Nick Saban's Impact on LSU