Provinces made party in PECA challenge

Justice Inam Amin Minhas of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday heard multiple petitions seeking the annulment of the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendment Act 2025.

The PFUJ counsel opened the arguments by giving historical context as the judge asked to first provide the background so the court can understand the case.

He noted that the amendment also establishes a Social Media Complaint Council, expanding the law's scope.

The IHC instructed the petitioners to clarify the changes in the Code of Conduct, highlighting what it previously entailed and what has now been altered.