Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Government moves forward in drafting law against fake news

Government moves forward in drafting law against fake news

The federal government is actively drafting legislation to combat fake news, with a proposed amendment to the Cyber Crimes Act currently under review by relevant ministries. According to official sources, the proposed law includes penalties of up to five years in prison and a fine of Rs1 million for individuals convicted of spreading fake news. … Read more