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SHC notifies the federal government of a petition against the PECA statute.

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SHC CJ Justice Shafi Siddiqui presided over the hearing.

“What is wrong with this PECA law?” the judge asked the petitioner’s attorney during the hearing.

“Should there be no punishment for spreading false news?” the bench also asked.

“Not all decisions are made in courts; some fall under the jurisdiction of relevant authorities,” said Chief Justice Shafi Siddiqui of the Supreme Court.

The Chief Justice went on, “You also have the right to appeal against the decisions made by these authorities.”

He added that a constitutional bench should hear the matter if it concerns fundamental rights.

Later, the SHC demanded the federal government’s response to the request within two weeks of sending notice.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) had previously heard a challenge against the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendments Bill, 2025.

According to specifics, the petitioner said in his argument that the PECA bill, which restricts people’s freedom of speech, was passed without consulting journalists’ unions or other interested parties.

According to the petition, the bill would carry harsh penalties, such as a fine and three years in prison.

The ‘controversial’ Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendments Act, 2025, was enforced across Pakistan, following assent from President Asif Ali Zardari.

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The Government Starts Maritime Reforms

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To carry out important reforms, the government set up the maritime and seaport authority. The capacity and connection of Karachi Port Trust will be improved by an elevated motorway and railway revitalisation.

Officials will launch the Pakistan Single Window Operation for transparency and install state-of-the-art scanners for a 100% container inspection.

Experts say that poor infrastructure at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim prevents large cargo ships from docking, leading to slow clearance and high freight charges, making Pakistani Ports uncompetitive.

Global shipping giant Maersk plans to invest $2 billion in Pakistan’s Maritime Sector. Experts stress that timely reforms will boost the economy and attract more investment.

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Phase Two of the Pakistan-Turkey CTC

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Pakistan and Turkiye have discussed the challenges presented by terrorist organisations in the region and beyond, as well as the state of terrorism both globally and regionally.

Islamabad hosted the second round of the Pakistan-Turkey Counter Terrorism Consultations.

The meeting made clear that the international community must resolve protracted conflicts in order to address the underlying roots of terrorism.

They examined the current counterterrorism cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey and exchanged best practices.

It was agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in areas of the countering financing of terrorism, preventing the use of internet for terrorist purposes and the prevention of radicalization.

The next round of the consultations would take place in Ankara on mutually convenient dates.

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Ishaq Dar Talks With Malaysian FM About The Middle East Situation

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Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke over the phone on the current state of affairs in the Middle East, specifically the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, Pakistan would always stand for the Palestinian people and their rightful cause.

In order to address the pressing matter, he also expressed Pakistan’s support for calling an extraordinary OIC meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers.