Senate Panel Expresses Annoyance over Registration of Cases Against Journalists

Senate panel expresses annoyance over registration of cases against journalists

Committee decides to summon secretary of interior for clarification regar­ding registration of cases.

Senate Committee Raises Concerns Over Cases Against Journalists Under PECA Act

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting met on Wednesday. They discussed several issues. One of the main concerns was the registration of cases against journalists and social media activists. These cases have been filed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The committee’s chairman, Senator Ali Zafar, showed his disappointment. He said the Ministry …

Senate probes media censorship, budget misuse, and PECA overreach - Digital Rights Monitor

The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday sharply criticized the growing number of cases filed against journalists and social media activists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). It also expressed concern over the airing of unethical advertisements, regulatory failures, and the financial crisis facing state media institutions. Committee chairman Senator Ali Zafar revealed that the Ministry of Inf…

Committee examined budget and staffing issues at PTV - Global News Pakistan

Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Discusses Media Legislation, PTV Budget, and PECA Cases Islamabad – The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Senator Ali Zafar, convened to deliberate on key legislative and administrative matters relating to the media sector. The meeting focused on the Prohibition of Unethical Advertisements Act, 2025, the Right of Access to Information (Amendment) Bill, …