ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted two-week time to federal government for submission of comments in petitions challenging amendments in PECA Act.
Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard the petitions of PFUJ, Hamid Mir and the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association against the amendment to Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA).
Imran Shafiq Advocate said during the previous hearing that after the amendment to the PECA Act, no journalist would be able to report news.
Justice Inaam Minhas said that that was not the case, journalists were still reporting news.
Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas said “I will not issue any order until I hear both parties. This law has been passed by the parliament, whether it is right or wrong; we will see it in the judicial review.”
The deputy attorney general assured the court reply would be submitted soon. After hearing the arguments, the court gave the parties 15 days to file their replies again.
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