Pakistan, Feb. 4 -- The Supreme Court has been moved against the ruling coalition's contentious amendments to the already controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
In a petition filed on Tuesday, Muhammad Qayum Khan urged the apex court to review both the recent amendments and the existing law, citing concerns over their impact on freedom of expression. "In the national interest of peace and stability, it is humbly requested that a full court bench review the amendment and the existing law in light of our fundamental right to express opinions and share information in society," the plea stated.
The petitioner argued that the amendments are "ultra vires" to the constitutional authority of the legislature and described them a...