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Pakistan's Cyber security Laws

Pakistan has ratified a few cybersecurity laws in latest years to address the growing threat of cyber attacks and cyber crimes. Here are some of the major cybersecurity laws in Pakistan:

Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016: 

This is the chief cybersecurity law in Pakistan, which was ratified to address a gamut of cyber crimes, counting unauthorized access to computer systems, data theft, electronic fraud, cyber terrorism, and online harassment. The law also silhouettes penalties for offenders and entrenches the National Response Center for Cyber Crimes to coordinate cybercrime investigations. PECA urges the following punishments on cyber criminals: 

You might face up to three years in prison, a fine of one million PKR, or both, in result of accessing key information systems under-the-counter.

Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act 1996: 

Aforementioned law governs the telecommunication sector in Pakistan and comes up with the framework for regulating Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and other telecom companies. The law also outlines the requirements for obtaining a license to make go in the telecom sector and the penalties for non-compliance.

Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2002: 

This law comes up with a legal framework for electronic transactions in Pakistan and establishes the validity of electronic signatures and documents. It also contours the requirements for the use of electronic signatures and the admissibility of electronic evidence in court.

National Cyber Security Policy 2018:

 This policy was inaugurated to strengthen Pakistan's cybersecurity infrastructure and safeguard the country's critical information infrastructure. The policy figure out the roles and responsibilities of various government agencies, including the National Cyber Security Council, in implementing cybersecurity plans.

CCW of the (FIA): 

The Cyber Crime Wing of the FIA is in charge for investigating cyber crimes in Pakistan, administer the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016, and providing helping hand to victims of cyber crimes.

These laws and policies strive to improve Pakistan's cybersecurity posture and protect individuals, businesses, and the government from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 

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