Reforming the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA): A Constitutional and Rights-Based Framework for Pakistan

The paper offers a comprehensive roadmap for reforming PECA within a constitutional and human rights framework, while also strengthening the protection of digital civic space and ensuring safeguards for human rights defenders including journalists, lawyers and rights activists operating online.

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Reforming the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA): A Constitutional and Rights-Based Framework for Pakistan
Published: 27 April 2026

The policy paper provides an evidence-based analysis, accompanied by practical recommendations aimed at aligning digital protection frameworks with constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression and international human rights standards. It is intended to support informed policy dialogue and contribute to constructive reform processes. The paper offers a comprehensive roadmap for reforming PECA within a constitutional and human rights framework, while also strengthening the protection of digital civic space and ensuring safeguards for human rights defenders including journalists, lawyers and rights activists operating online.