Pakistans PECA Law Becomes Major Tool Against Journalists

Pakistans PECA Law Becomes Major Tool Against Journalists

Islamabad, May 3: Ahead of World Press Freedom Day 2026, a recent report by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) highlights the legal pressures, violence, digital harassment, and financial strains faced by media in Pakistan. The report documents at least 233 incidents targeting journalists between January 2025 and April 2026, including 67 attacks, 67 criminal complaints, … Read more

Justice Department Rescinds Reporter Protections in Leak Investigations

U.S. Department of Justice

Shift Marks Return to Aggressive Tactics Seen in Prior Administrations The U.S. Department of Justice has formally rescinded a Biden-era policy that shielded journalists from compulsory legal action in leak investigations, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday. The new directive allows prosecutors to subpoena, issue court orders, and seek search warrants against reporters in cases … Read more

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