Pakistan

Journalists across Pakistan mounted protests on Friday against recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), which were quickly passed by parliament and signed into law by President Asif Ali Zardari, Dawn Newspaper reported. The Pakistan Federal Union…

On Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari approved amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016, igniting backlash from political parties, journalists, and human rights organizations, Dawn Newspaper reported. The amendments introduce severe penalties for “fake news” and expand…

The main road connecting Peshawar to Upper Kurram, as well as the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border, has been closed for all types of traffic for the past 121 days. Life in Parachinar and the entire Upper Kurram region has come to…

Recent reports highlight the increasing grip of Pakistan’s military on the nation’s economy, raising concerns among investors and political analysts. The Financial Times notes that the military’s involvement spans crucial sectors, including agriculture and energy, through the army-led Special Investment…

Pakistan’s parliament recently approved amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), aimed at combating fake news, which critics warn will further suppress freedom of expression, VOA reported. The amendments impose a three-year prison term and fines exceeding $7,000 for…

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker explosion in Multan late Sunday night left six people dead and 38 injured, including women and children, according to local authorities. Multan Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Bukhari told news outlets that the explosion was…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry announced on Saturday the government’s intention to fully implement the 14-point Kurram peace agreement without any concessions, Dawn Newspaper reported. Speaking at a joint meeting with members of the jirga and peace committee…

The Pakistan Army announced on Saturday that it has neutralized at least 30 suspected militants during a series of security operations in the northwest region, Anadolu Agency reported. Conducted in the Karak, Lakki Murwat, and Khyber districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

A Pakistani court Saturday sentenced four individuals to death for blasphemy, following allegations they posted sacrilegious content on social media regarding Islamic figures and the Quran, The Associated Press reported. The ruling, delivered by Judge Tariq Ayub in Rawalpindi, emphasizes…

Pakistan’s National Assembly on Thursday passed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, intensifying government control over the digital landscape, according to Amnesty International. The amendment introduces criminal penalties for disseminating “false and fake information,” with offenders facing up to…