In a written reply to the National Assembly, the Ministry of Interior disclosed that out of 7,020 individuals arrested on cybercrime charges since 2020, only 222 have been convicted, resulting in a strikingly low conviction rate of 3.16%. As per officials, several contributing factors to the low conviction rate include insufficient capacity, public unfamiliarity with cybercrime legislation, and […]
Senator Afnanullah Khan of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and member of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, confirmed his support for the digital rights bill during a recent interview with a news channel. He emphasized that the PML-N would back the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) digital rights bill. Senator Khan highlighted the collaboration between the […]
The Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued notices to 11 individuals for allegedly using social media to spread false propaganda to create “unrest” in the country. The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned Sabghatullah Virk, Muhammad Arshad, Atta-ur-Rehman, Azhar Mashwani, Uroosa Nadeem Shah, Muhammad Ali Malik, Shahzaib Virk, and Musa Virk to appear before them […]
A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) established under Section 30 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 has summoned seven individuals accused of orchestrating a malicious social media campaign aimed at spreading fake news and inciting unrest. The JIT, led by Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Nasir Rizvi, has issued notices to Sabghatullah Virk, […]
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has registered its first case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), accusing a Karachi resident of spreading fake news through social media. The case stems from allegations of false information shared during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in November. The suspect, Saifur Rahman, is a resident of Gulshan-e-Iqbal […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and other relevant authorities in response to a petition seeking the restoration of access to micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), the improvement of internet speed nationwide, the removal of bans on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other restricted social media platforms. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal presided over […]
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated a widespread operation against social media activists accused of spreading fake propaganda nationwide. The operation, led by the Cybercrime Wing, has resulted in numerous arrests and the registration of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) in various regions. According to FIA officials, Punjab has been a significant focus, with […]
On December 11, a widespread outage disrupted Meta Platforms’ services, leaving millions of users unable to access WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook for several hours. The outage, which began around 10:58 PM, affected users globally, including in Pakistan, causing significant disruptions. WhatsApp users reported being unable to send or receive messages or make calls, while Facebook became inaccessible […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set February 6, 2025, as the date to resume hearings on a petition contesting the ban on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. This case, moved by petitioner Ehtisham Abbasi, argued against the ongoing restrictions on the platform, which have been in effect since February 17 of this year. Following […]
In 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported 1,043 fake accounts and 37 hacked social media profiles to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. According to information released by PTA, the fake accounts, which included impersonations of politicians, government officials, and citizens, were flagged for removal. Of the hacked accounts, 27 were on Facebook […]
On December 9, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemned an online trolling campaign targeting senior journalists Syed Talat Hussain, Hassan Ayub, Muneeb Farooq, and Muzamil Hussain Shah, urging the government to take immediate steps to ensure their safety. The PFUJ said the campaign was allegedly carried out through anonymous social media accounts linked to followers […]
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja informed the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication on December 5 that amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA) were under review to “address concerns regarding misinformation.” The prime minister’s adviser, Barrister Aqeel Malik, had earlier confirmed amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act […]
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime wing has charged 11 individuals, including journalists and vloggers, with allegedly defaming actress and stage performer Nargis, whose real name is Ghazala Idrees, through social media posts. The FIA said Nargis provided evidence during the inquiry that corroborated her allegations. The actress called for “strict action against the culprits.” The accused […]
The government has decided to implement “comprehensive measures” to curb the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media, including blocking their accounts and SIM cards. These decisions were made during a meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP) coordination committee on December 3, chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a statement issued after the meeting, the […]
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