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ISLAMABAD : The president Asif zardri has signed the controversial PECA Act Amendment Bill 2025, alongwith the Digital Nation Bill 2025 into law. Both bills had previously been passed by the National Assembly and the Senate, paving the way for their enactment.
The PECA Act Amendment Bill 2025, which amends the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), has been a subject of intense debate due to its implications for freedom of expression and digital rights. With the president’s approval, the bill has now officially become law.
The president Asif ali zardari has also ratified the Digital Nation Bill 2025, aimed at promoting digital transformation and enhancing Pakistan’s technological infrastructure.
Furthermore, the president signed the National Commission on the Status of Women Amendment Bill 2025, which seeks to strengthen the commission’s role in safeguarding women’s rights and addressing gender-based issues.
About PECA amendments bill?
Prsent pml n,s government introduced the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025, proposing significant changes to the existing cybercrime laws.
A central feature of the amendment is the establishment of the Digital Rights Protection Authority (DRPA), tasked with regulating online social media content, ensuring the protection of citizens’ digital rights, and combating cybercrimes in Pakistan.
The draft bill will ensure compatibility with the requirements of the modern era and help address the growing complexity of cyber threats. The amendment has been prepared keeping in mind the increasing number of digital technologies and cybercrime. If approved, the Act will make citizens, institutions, and the economy safer. The amendment is an attempt to protect the digital environment from threats while also promoting it.
