In response to growing concerns about government overreach in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), journalists and human rights activists are voicing strong opposition to the newly enacted Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2025. They argue that the law poses a significant threat to media freedom, free speech, and the ability to express dissent. According to a report by Pamir Times, a protest took place in Skardu, where journalists denounced the law as a "black law" that undermines democratic principles and silences critical voices.