ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari assented on Wednesday to the contentious Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Peca) (Amendment) Bill 2025, passed by both houses of parliament, despite serious reservations and protests by the journalist fraternity.

According to a press release issued by the President House, the president signed the bill into law after it was passed by the National Assembly and Senate.

He also signed the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025 as well as the National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Bill 2025.

The development comes a day after the Senate passed amendments to the controversial bill, triggering protests across the country.

This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.