Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Democracy without freedom of expression is like a body without a soul. Expressing the opinion and raising concerns and raising the questions before the government or institutions is the beauty of democracy. However, this freedom has been undermined by the PECA Act, which was passed in the name of regulating social media and countering fake news. The act has raised serious concerns, as it seems to be designed to silence citizens, control the narrative and suppress dissent, rather than protecting their rights. Moreover, critics say that the act undermines the country's democracy. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was formerly enacted in 2016 to address cybercrimes in Pakistan. Over time, the government has i...