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  • Journalist Aslam Shah was granted bail on Wednesday, a week after his arrest on the charges of “defamation through social media” under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). In a hearing on his bail application, Judicial Magistrate (South) granted Shah bail and directed him to submit surety bonds of Rs30,000. A large number of journalists were present at the hearing, while the lawyer representing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Shiraz Rajper, appeared as well. On January 7, the NCCIA arrested Shah on charges of “defamation through social media”. Shah had moved an application through his counsel, Nasir Ahmed, before the Judicial Magistrate (South), seeking post-arrest bail in the case. On January 12, the magistrate took up the bail plea, but an NCCIA official appeared and informed the court that the investigating officer was on leave and that the case file was not available with the prosecution. He requested that the matter be adjourned to Jan 14. In the application, counsel Ahmed submitted that the case against Shah had been registered with malafide intent, alleging that he had been implicated solely to “take revenge” and to save the complainant. He argued that the applicant had 30 years of experience in journalism and had worked with recognised print and wire media organisations. The counsel further submitted that Shah was protected under Section 7 of the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act, 2021. The case was registered on December 29, 2025, on the complaint of Tabish Raza Husnain, said to be an official of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), under Sections 20 (offences against the dignity of a natural person) and Section 24 (cyberstalking) of Peca. In the FIR, the complainant had alleged that Shah was doing “defamation propaganda” against him and his senior, Colonel Anjum, on social media groups. He also alleged that he had used abusive language, which caused him significant distress and damage to his reputation. In August 2025, the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting showed its concern over registration of cases against journalists under the controversial Peca and called for urgent action to address growing concerns of media persons regarding FIRs and arrests of journalists.
    Digital Media

    Journalist Aslam Shah granted bail in defamation case

    ByEditorial Staff January 15, 2026January 18, 2026

    Karachi :Journalist Aslam Shah was granted bail on Wednesday, a week after his arrest on the charges of “defamation through social media” under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca)….

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  • Legend Radio Broadcaster Ishrat Fatima
    Broadcasting

    Attaullah Tarar visits Ishrat Fatima’s residence, honours her broadcasting legacy

    ByEditorial Staff January 15, 2026January 18, 2026

    Islamabad:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar visited the residence of legendary broadcaster Ishrat Fatima in Islamabad on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister paid rich tribute to Ishrat…

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  • PECA ACT
    Digital Media

    Misuse of Cybercrime Law Against Journalists Raises Alarms as Convictions Remain Low

    ByEditorial Staff January 12, 2026January 18, 2026

    By Ehsan Ahmed Sehar Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was designed to combat cybercrime, online harassment, and digital abuse, recent developments reveal a growing misuse of the law…

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  • Karachi Based Journalist Syed Aslam sent to Prison on Judicial Remand
    Digital Media

    Karachi based journalist Aslam Shah held under Peca sent to prison on judicial remand

    ByEditorial Staff January 8, 2026January 11, 2026

    KARACHI: Judicial Magistrate South sent journalist Muhammad Aslam Shah to prison on judicial remand a day after the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested him in a case registered…

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  • ATC hands double life sentences to five YouTubers Adil Raja, Haider Mehdi ,Wajahat Saeed Khan, Moeed Pirzada & Sabir Shakir over digital terrorism
    Digital Media

    ATC hands double life sentences to YouTubers Adil Raja, Haider Mehdi ,Wajahat Saeed Khan, Moeed Pirzada & Sabir Shakir over Digital Terrorism

    ByEditorial Staff January 2, 2026

    ISLAMABAD – An anti-terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has sentenced YouTubers Adil Raja ,Haider Mehdi, Wajahat Saeed Khan, Moeed Pirzada and Sabir Shakir to two life terms each in a…

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  • CPNE
    Print Media

    Media faced extreme punitive actions in 2025

    ByEditorial Staff January 1, 2026February 5, 2026

    KARACHI: The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) raised serious concerns over the state of media freedom in the country, saying that journalists and media organisations faced extreme pressure, censorship…

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