Islamabad, Feb. 1 -- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the recently passed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025, expressing concern over its potential to further curtail freedom of expression for both journalists and ordinary social media users.

In a press release, HRCP stated that the session, attended by prominent figures such as Mian Rauf Atta, president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), PFUJ president Azfal Butt, and PPP senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro, among others, focused on the implications of the controversial law. Journalists Hamid Mir and Matiullah Jan, as well as HRCP council members and former chairperson, also lent their voices to the discussion.

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