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Key Legislations

Key Legislations in Pakistan

YearLegislation TitleCategoryDescriptionDownload Link
1973Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment) ActBroadcastingGoverns the structure and function of state-run broadcasting (PBC).Download
2002PEMRA OrdinanceRegulationEstablishes Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).Download
2002Defamation OrdinanceProtectionCriminalizes false and defamatory publications or broadcasts.Download
2002Press Council of Pakistan OrdinanceEthics/RegulationEstablishes a regulatory body to promote ethical journalism.Download
2002Press, Newspaper, News Agencies & Books Registration (PNNBR) OrdinanceRegulationRegulates registration and licensing of print media outlets.Download
2003INDECENT ADVERTISEMENTS PROHIBITION ACTContent RegulationProhibits the publication and display of indecent advertisements.Download
2006PTA Act (Consolidated Footnotes)Telecom RegulationConsolidates laws related to telecom and internet regulation by PTA.Download
2015Electronic Media Code of ConductContent/EthicsSets content guidelines for electronic media broadcasters and anchors.Download
2016Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)CybercrimeAddresses digital crimes, cyber harassment, data breaches, etc.Download
2017Right of Access to Information ActTransparencyEnsures public access to government-held information.Download
2021Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act (Sindh)Journalist ProtectionProvides legal protection to journalists against harassment and violence.Download
2023PEMRA Amendment ActRegulationExpands PEMRA’s control and enforcement powers over broadcast media.Download
2025PECA Amendment ActCyber RegulationUpdates penalties and legal scope under cybercrime law (proposed).Download

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