The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, Pakistan's main cybercrime law.

Where do I report a cybercrime?

To the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the investigation agency under section 29 of PECA as amended in 2025. Trial is before a court designated under section 44, and an appeal from a Sessions Court lies to the High Court within thirty days (section 47).

Cyber law

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Cyber law covers crimes committed through computers and the internet, such as hacking, online fraud and harassment.

What is Cyber law law in Pakistan?

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA) defines these offences. Since the 2025 amendment, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) investigates them, replacing the FIA's Cyber Crime Wing, and the Federal Government designates the courts that try them.

Which are the main laws?

Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (2016)

Which courts hear these cases?

Which terms will I meet?

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What is PECA?: The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, Pakistan's main cybercrime law.
Where do I report a cybercrime?: To the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the investigation agency under section 29 of PECA as amended in 2025. Trial is before a court designated under section 44, and an appeal from a Sessions Court lies to the High Court within thirty days (section 47).

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