Comparing PECA 2016 and the Personal Data Protection Bill 2023: A Critical Analysis of Cybercrime and Data Privacy Laws in Pakistan
INTRODUCTION The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 or more commonly known as the PECA presently appears to be Pakistan’s answer to all things related to the internet and cyber space. In an era where digital technology permeates every aspect of life, the rise of cybercrime presents a significant challenge for governments worldwide. Pakistan addressed …
Prevention of the Electronic Crimes Act (Amendment) Act 2025
The Prevention of the Electronic Crimes Act (Amendment) Act 2025 has been promulgated.
THE 26th CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENTS
What are the 26th Constitutional Amendments and what they mean for investors and multinationals working in Pakistan, absolutely nothing!! Well not directly that is.
THE FORIEGN INVESTMENT (Protection and Promotion) ACT, 2022 PROTECTION FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS FINALLY
On December 14th, 2022, Pakistan passed perhaps its most useful and important law regarding foreign investment so far.
Creation of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency
On 24th April, 2024 the Government of Pakistan promulgated the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (Establishment, Powers and Functions) Rules 2024.
Creation of National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority
One of the requirements of The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have been fulfilled recently in Pakistan with the creation of a separate central entity to coordinate and implement regulations on anti-money laundering, countering of financing of terrorism and targeted financial sanctions.
Computer Emergency Response Team Rules 2023
The Computer Emergency Response Team Rules have been promulgated under the sections 51 and 49 of the PECA.
THE FEAR OF THE SUO MOTO
On March 31st 2023 the upper house of the Parliament of Pakistan passed one of its most important legislatures. The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 was passed unanimously by the Senate after having been passed by the National Assembly a day earlier.
THE FORIEGN INVESTMENT (Protection and Promotion) ACT, 2022
On December 14th, 2022, Pakistan passed perhaps its most useful and important law regarding foreign investment so far.
THE RETURN OF MINING TO PAKISTAN: FROM A PAKISTANI MINING LAWYER’S PERSEPCTIVE
On December 9th, 2022, the Supreme court of Pakistan declared an Agreement signed between the Government of Pakistan, Barrick Gold and Antofagasta PLC as legally binding. And I just cannot believe that I lived to see this day.