Federal government decides to amend the law to prevent electronic crimes


 

The federal government has decided to amend the law to curb electronic crimes. The federal cabinet has approved the amendment ordinance through circulation. And those who criticize citizens will be sentenced to five years in prison. According to Dunya News, the federal government has taken approval of the draft amendment to the law through circulation from the cabinet to prevent electronic crimes.

The draft legislation proposes that action be taken against the military, the judiciary and other institutions for conducting hate campaigns against individuals, while those who criticize institutions and citizens could face up to five years in prison. It has been informed that after the approval of the President, the ordinance will come into force and the PICA Act 2016 will also be amended.

In addition, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said in his tweet that two important laws have been sent to the federal cabinet for approval. Defamation of the media has been declared a punishable offense.

He said the courts were required to make a decision within six months. It may be recalled that in a media briefing after the meeting of the Federal Cabinet on February 15, he said that the use of foul language on social media and some channels is very important for which legislation is very important. No matter, if there is a case, bail is granted after two days, no action is taken against hate speech, public trust in our judicial system has been damaged, such propaganda is carried out which affects security. Yes, make strict rules for social media.

  According to ARY News, in the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his displeasure over the immoral trend on social media. The Prime Minister said that there should be no character assassination campaign based on a specific agenda. There should be strict rules regarding social media.

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