According to reports, besides signing the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 into law, the President has also approved the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025. This legislation is expected to play a crucial role in advancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and fostering technological progress.
Additionally, the National Commission on the Status of Women Bill has received the President’s endorsement. This bill seeks to reinforce the institutional framework for safeguarding women’s rights and addressing gender-related challenges in the country.
On January 28, the Senate passed the PECA Amendment Bill 2025. The bill was introduced in the Upper House after the Senate Standing Committee on Interior granted its approval on Monday, despite objections from journalist organizations.
Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, presented the bill on behalf of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. In his address, he emphasized that the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 is intended to regulate social media issues and is not aimed at restricting journalists from television and print media.
He further stated that the opposition had been engaged through standing committees in both the National Assembly and Senate to ensure fair discussions on the bill.
Legal Challenge Against PECA Amendment Bill 2025
Meanwhile, the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC).
The petitioner argued that the bill, which allegedly limits freedom of speech, was passed without consulting key stakeholders and journalist unions.
The plea highlighted that the bill imposes strict penalties, including up to three years of imprisonment and heavy fines. The court has been urged to declare the PECA Amendment Bill 2025 null and void.
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