Afghanistan, Jan. 29 -- The Pakistan Senate has approved the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), a bill aimed at curbing cybercrimes in the country.
Several journalists in Pakistan have strongly condemned the bill, calling it an attack on freedom of speech and a tool for media suppression.
In response, journalists have warned of large-scale protests against the legislation, emphasizing that it restricts their ability to report freely.
According to Dawn newspaper, which reported the development on Tuesday, January 28, the bill has sparked widespread reactions and opposition.
Under this bill, the deliberate spread of false information that causes fear or unrest could lead to three years of imprisonment and a fine of two million ru...