1 year ago
Pakistan Journalists' Union Condemns Cybercrime Cases
Imagine some journalists were trying to help a fellow journalist with a problem.
But, the person they were dealing with complained to the police, saying he was being harassed online.
Now, these journalists are in trouble, facing charges under a law that is supposed to fight cybercrimes.
The journalists' union is not happy, saying this law is being misused and the journalists were not even given a chance to explain.
The union wants the government to step in, stop the charges, and investigate the people who made the complaint.
Pakistan journalists face charges under cybercrime law.
Cases filed against four female journalists by FIA.
The cases stem from a complaint by a National Press Club (NPC) member.
PFUJ condemns PECA and the FIA's actions.
PFUJ demands the charges be dropped and seeks accountability.
- Who
- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed cases against four female journalists, members of the National Press Club, following a complaint by another member.
- What
- Cases filed against four female journalists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
- Where
- Pakistan
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Why
- The FIA filed the cases based on a complaint claiming harassment on social media and alleged aiding by the NPC members.
Pakistan Journalists' Union
Not mentioned in the article
PECA
Pakistan Journalists' Union
The PECA law is misused to suppress free speech.
Not mentioned in the article
Not mentioned in the article
Key facts
- Affected Journalists
- Four female journalists
- Accused Of
- Aiding alleged online harassment
- Legal Act
- Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)
- Complainant
- NPC member
- Investigation Agency
- Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
- Organization Criticizing Action
- Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ)
Quotes
Afzal Butt, PFUJ president and Arshad Ansari, general secretary
Leaders of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ)
“The PFUJ urges the prime minister and the interior minister to take immediate steps to annul the charges against the senior female journalists. We also seek accountability for the officials and the complainant who unlawfully filed the case, which constitutes harassment and intimidation towards journalists.”
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