Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi informed the National Assembly that 187 cases have been registered under the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025 for the intentional spread of false information online. Under Section 26A, the law criminalises the dissemination of fake content that may incite fear, panic, or public disorder. The ministry stated that enforcement targets malicious actors while safeguarding freedom of expression, noting that the law does not apply to legitimate criticism or journalistic work conducted in good faith. Officials emphasised that all cases undergo due process and judicial review to balance regulation with constitutional protections.