The president of Pakistan's Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Afzal Butt, said the government had not consulted any journalistic bodies before introducing the law, adding he believed it was intended to gag freedom of speech and intimidate journalists and their media outlets.

Pakistan's parliament has passed a bill granting the government sweeping controls on social media platforms. Critics say the law is aimed at curbing press freedom.

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), swiftly passed in Pakistan’s lower house of parliament following an opposition walkout, has sparked controversy. While the government claims the law aims to curb the spread of disinformation,

Pakistan's lower house of parliament has passed a bill with sweeping controls on social media that includes blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

Pakistan's National Assembly passed an amendment to the 2016 Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act on Thursday, giving the government the power to regulate social media usage in the country. The

A newly introduced law in Pakistan aims to regulate social media content by establishing tribunals that can sentence offenders up to three years for sharing 'false' information. Journalists argue the law curtails press freedom,