Skardu, Feb. 13 -- In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025.

They allege that the law poses a significant threat to media freedom, free speech, and the ability to express dissent. According to a report by Pamir Times, a protest took place in Skardu, where journalists denounced the law as a "black law" that undermines democratic principles and silences critical voices.

The protest, organised by Afzal, president of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists and the National Press Club, was held in front of the Skardu Press Club in support of...