Cybercrime
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Pakistan's primary cybercrime statute is the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA), enforced by the FIA Cybercrime Wing. Most reports start through the National Response Centre for Cyber Crime (NR3C) — online or in person at any FIA Cybercrime office.
Key statutes
- PECA 2016
- Investigation for Fair Trial Act 2013
- PPC (companion offences)
When to hire a lawyer
Online harassment and financial fraud usually need a lawyer once the FIA registers an FIR — bail, charge framing, and trial all follow normal CrPC. For policy or administrative complaints (PTA, PEMRA), legal counsel is optional but useful.
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