Pakistan, July 17 -- Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar said on Wednesday that amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the establishment of a new national are aimed at tackling rising digital threats-not suppressing freedom of expression.

Speaking in Islamabad, Tarar said the legislation is designed to improve accountability in the online space and protect vulnerable communities.

The remarks by the minister come amid growing concerns around freedom of speech in the country. Earlier on Friday, an Islamabad court suspended an order that had banned 27 YouTube channels operated by journalists and commentators. The ban had been imposed by a lower court following a request from the newly formed National Cyber Cri...