Details: On Apr 8, the Islamabad High Court pronounced the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (Peca) “unconstitutional.” In February, President Dr. Arif Alvi signed an order amending the Peca law in an effort to combat “fake news.” According to analysts and journalists, the government’s move was aimed at stifling criticism on social media and controlling the media. Barrister Ahmad Pansota also tweeted : “Prevention of Electronic Crimes Ordinance, 2022 declared ultra vires the constitution by Justice Athar Minallah of Islamabad High Court.”