ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) 2015 has been approved by National Assembly here on Thursday. Daily Times reported. Let’s see what critics say about the cyber bill: Critics say the bill is too harsh, with punishments that do not fit crimes. TheRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The National Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial cybercrime bill the government claims will safeguard citizens against harassment, but which activists say curbs free speech. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2016 has been the focus of heated debate over provisions that critics say giveRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The Prevention of Electronic Crime Bill 2016 was passed in the national assembly with majority vote on Thursday. The senate has already approved the cyber crime bill with 50 amendments in July 29 this year. Minister of State of Information Technology and Telecommunication Anusha RehmanRead More →
LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) Lamudi today announced its half-year results for 2016, showing good performance underpinning strong business growth. 30 May 2016 99 percent increase in paid clients 104 percent rise in website traffic 87% net revenue growth Lamudi marked its best half-year performance ever, with net revenue upRead More →
LAHORE ( MEDIA REPORT ) As the Senate recently passed a law against cybercrime, the Federal Investigation agency (FIA) has proposed establishment of a special tribunal, purchase of (IT-related) equipment and extensive training of officials of all departments of law enforcement agencies to deal with the new challenge. “The FIARead More →
ISLAMABAD ( BMZ REPORT ) A meeting of the Laws Review Committee was held at the PM House. Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting. The Committee reviewed the Cyber Crimes Bill, which has been passed by the Senate, with a number of amendments. It was decided that theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The Senate unanimously passed a bill to make provisions for prevention of electronic crimes [The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill, 2016] on Friday. The Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Shahi Syed, had proposed as many as 47 amendments to theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari voiced his reservations regarding the recent cyber crime bill, which was adopted by the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology on Tuesday. The News reported on Friday. According to sources, the PPP chairman forbid his party supportersRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) Even after months of back and forth over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015, there seem to be few signs of saner counsel prevailing in the country’s legislature. Now, with the bill having been adopted by the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology onRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication unanimously adopted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2016 here on Tuesday. The committee which met with Shahi Syed in chair discussed the bill in detail. The Chairman said the bill will be handed over to theRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( MEDIA REPORT ) Despite robust efforts by lawmakers and civil society, it appears that the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) 2015 may soon be laid before the Senate without being amended to the satisfaction of all concerned. The bill is likely to be referred to the SenateRead More →
LAHORE ( HAFEEZ REPORT ) Lahore High Court Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah on inaugurated the Public Information Centre and Video Court on the premises of the Sessions Court. The chief justice was welcomed by the District and Sessions Judge, Nazeer Ahmad Ganjana, along with other additional and civilRead More →