Senate panel approves PECA amendment bill
- The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill was approved by the Senate Standing Committee on Interior, despite opposition from journalist unions and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl .
- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan called for open debate on the bill, warning it could target political workers and journalists for criticizing state institutions.
- The bill proposes the establishment of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority, which will handle cases within 90 days and allow appeals to the Supreme Court within 60 days.
- Journalist bodies announced plans to challenge the bill in court and launch protests against the proposed amendments, citing concerns over digital freedoms.
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- 33% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Center
L 33%
C 34%
R 33%
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