PMLN Moves To Repeal PECA Amendment Ordinance

The PML-N has taken practical steps to repeal the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Amendment Ordinance.

A resolution was tabled in the National Assembly to repeal the PECA Amendment Ordinance.
PML-N spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb signed a resolution in the name of Speaker National Assembly. The resolution for repeal of Pact Amendment Ordinance was submitted under Article 170 II of National Assembly Rules 2007.

In the text if the resolution Marriyum rejected the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance 2022. The resolution has been submitted on the directives of PML-N President and Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif, the resolution said.

Earlier in a meeting with the delegation of the Joint Action Committee of Journalist Organizations, Shahbaz Sharif had assured to bring a resolution for repeal of the Pika Ordinance.

The resolution will be tabled in the House for a vote. If the National Assembly passes a resolution under Rule 170 II, the ordinance stands repealed.