Challenges Faced by the Judiciary in Implementing Cybersecurity Laws in Pakistan

Authors

  • Hafiz Abdul Rehman Saleem Department of Law, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
  • Ali Bukhtiar Department of Law, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
  • Babar Zaheer Department of Law, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan Author
  • Muhammad Asad Ullah Farooq Department of Law, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59075/1wyx0v30

Keywords:

Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Judiciary, Legal framework, Law enforcement

Abstract

Due to the inherent growth of technological elements, today’s world of governance, commerce, and societies has been revolutionized, opening new vistas of opportunity as well as new horizons of cyber security threats. Fraud such as hacking, identity theft, and ransom ware are important threats that are knowledgeable about to personal and business associations and the government. In Pakistan, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary are overwhelmed with inadequate resources lack of training, and technical knowledge. However, the institutions operating in the country still face legislative gaps and enforcement challenges even after the passing of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 means. The paper deals with Pakistan's situation concerning cyber security enhancement judicial practices and legislation and compares it to the United States’ strategic enhancement in the security domain. There are some leading projects like the National Judicial Automation Program and e-Courts, but still, it seems there are a lot more systems problems and no significant digital forensics available in the judiciary of Pakistan. The comparative analysis indicates that Pakistan needs to reform its laws, train its judges specialized in cybercrime and look for international cooperation when it comes to fighting transnational criminals engaged in cybercrimes. The importance of increasing the level of protection in cyberspace is highlighted by raising public awareness or engaging private structures. This research stresses the need to mitigate cyber security threats through legal, organizational, and social change. From best practices and international collaboration so that Pakistan can better address the issue, increase the capacity of its judicial system in combating cyber threats, and protect its critical IT assets. The actual findings of the research include ways to improve the efficiency of Courts, protect digital rights, and strengthen the governance of cyber security in the country.

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Published

2025-01-26

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