Imaan, Hadi seek early hearing of their petition in Peca case

Lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha are pushing for an expedited hearing in the Islamabad High Court over their petitions to suspend sentences stemming from a controversial social media posts case under Pakistan’s Penal Code Enforcement Act (Peca). The court recently dismissed objections raised by the prosecution regarding the petitions' validity. This move highlights the ongoing tension between free speech advocates and stringent social media regulations in Pakistan, underscoring the broader implications for freedom of expression in the country. The swift hearing could set a significant precedent for future cases involving Peca.