Lahore, May 2025 — Chairperson of the Department of Film and Broadcasting at the University of the Punjab, Prof. Dr. Lubna Zaheer, participated as a distinguished guest speaker in a panel discussion on the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) at the University of Lahore.
The event, titled "Demystifying Disinformation: Analysis of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA)," was organized by the School of Integrated Social Sciences (SISS) under the Faculty of Social Sciences. The panel brought together experts from academia, media, and government to deliberate on the implications, challenges, and impact of PECA on society, especially in the context of growing disinformation and cybercrime.
Other esteemed panelists included Dr. Adil Nawaz Khan, Zahir Ahmad Sulehri, and Dr. Raghib.
The session was moderated by Dr. Bilal Aslam, while the event was organized by Dr. Kishwar Munir, Head of Department, SISS.
Prof. Dr. Lubna Zaheer shared her insights on the legal, ethical, and media-related dimensions of PECA, emphasizing the need for balanced regulation that ensures public safety without compromising freedom of expression. She highlighted the critical role of informed discourse in shaping policies around digital governance in Pakistan.
The discussion concluded with a robust Q&A;session, where students and faculty engaged with the panelists on pressing issues surrounding digital rights and misinformation.