The changes in the old law sparked protests by the media organisations which denounced it against the freedom of speech, and it was hoped that President Asif Ali Zardari may refuse to sign it in the current form after his Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had expressed solidarity with the protesting journalists.

The signing of the PECA amendment bill comes after political discussions, with Maulana Fazlur Rehman raising concerns over the legislation. Reports had suggested that President Zardari had delayed signing the bill until consultations with journalists and relevant stakeholders took place.

President Asif Ali Zardari assented to the much-debated changes to the country’s cybercrime laws on Wednesday despite calls by journalists and media bodies to not sign off on the law.

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival and the arrival of the Year of the Snake.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday gave his assent to three bills after their passage by the parliament. The president signed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025 (PECA) into law after it was passed by the National Assembly and Senate, according to a President House press release.

In a move that has sparked nationwide protests, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari approved the amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act

Pakistan’s controversial cybercrime law became effective in the country on Wednesday after President Asif Ali Zardari formally endorsed it, ignoring protests by the media groups. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by the Senate on Tuesday,

Bill 2025 becomes law despite media protests. President Zardari signs the bill to combat 'fake news', facing backlash from journalists and rights groups claiming it's an attack on free speech. Opposition and journalists plan legal actions and protests.

In his letter to President Xi Jinping, Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the ironclad friendship between the two countries, saying that he is looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing to exchange views on further strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the bonds of friendship.

Journalist bodies, rights groups reject fresh legislation as ‘attack on freedom of expression’ - Anadolu Ajansı

President Asif Ali Zardari Wednesday assented to three bills, including the controversial “Prevention of Electronic Crimes Amendment Bill, 2025. The President also signed the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025,

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday departed for the United States (US) via Dubai, ARY News reported.