Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) observe a 'Black Day' in protest against the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)

Pakistan

Shape of Pakistan

In Pakistan, TrialWatch is monitoring the crackdown on independent journalists and on political speech, including through use of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). This is part of TrialWatch’s broader work on the use of cyberlaws and sedition charges. In addition to that, TrialWatch is investigating how women who speak out about their experiences of sexual harassment are treated by the courts.