Singer Salman Ahmad Booked Under PECA Over ‘Anti-State Propaganda’: Art, Activism, and Legal Boundaries
Pakistani rock icon Salman Ahmad, famed for his band Junoon and decades of cultural influence, has been charged under the country’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) for allegedly spreading “anti-state propaganda.” The case, filed in Lahore on September 12, 2023, has ignited fierce debate over freedom of expression, the misuse of cyber laws, and the shrinking space for […]