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Latest Hacking Penalties in Pakistan For Individuals

As per Lawkidunya, Here are the hacking penalties in Pakistan for individuals:

Imprisonment For Hacking

1. Up to 3 years imprisonment: For hacking, data tampering, and cyberstalking offenses.
2. Up to 5 years imprisonment: For electronic fraud and electronic terrorism offenses.
3. Up to 10 years imprisonment: For serious hacking offenses, including those that result in significant financial loss or damage to critical infrastructure.
4. Up to 14 years imprisonment: For hacking offenses that result in the death or serious injury of a person.

Fines For Hacking

1. Up to PKR 1 million (approximately USD 6,700): For hacking, data tampering, and cyberstalking offenses.
2. Up to PKR 5 million (approximately USD 33,500): For electronic fraud and electronic terrorism offenses.
3. Up to PKR 10 million (approximately USD 67,000): For serious hacking offenses, including those that result in significant financial loss or damage to critical infrastructure.

Additional Penalties For Hacking

1. Community service: Individuals may also be required to perform community service as a penalty for hacking crimes.
2. Restitution: Individuals may also be required to pay restitution to the victims of hacking crimes.
3. Confiscation of assets: Individuals may also face confiscation of their assets, including computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices used in the commission of hacking crimes.

Applicable Laws For Hacking

1. Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016: PECA is the primary law governing hacking and cybercrime in Pakistan.
2. Pakistan Penal Code (PPC): The PPC prescribes penalties for crimes such as theft, fraud, and terrorism, which may be applicable in cases of hacking.
3. Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA): The ATA prescribes penalties for terrorism-related offenses, which may be applicable in cases of electronic terrorism.

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