Under which Pakistani Law, the child pornography has been made

punishable?

Under the Pakistani law, child pornography has been made punishable by the Prevention of
Electronic Crimes Act, 2016. Child pornography is punishable under the Pakistan Penal Code
(PPC) and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) in Pakistan.
The specific sections that address child pornography are:

Section 292 of the PPC:

This section deals with the sale, distribution, or display of obscene material, including child
pornography. It states that anyone who sells, distributes, or displays any obscene material,
including material involving a minor, can be punished with imprisonment and/or a fine.

Section 36 of the PECA:

This section specifically addresses offenses related to child pornography in the context of
electronic communication. It criminalizes the production, transmission, or dissemination of any
material that depicts a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The punishment for this
offense can include imprisonment, fines, or both.

What is the punishment for this offence?

 The act criminalizes the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography,
with a punishment of two to seven years of imprisonment and a fine of 200,000 to
700,000 rupees
 The act also criminalizes exposing children to obscene and sexually explicit material,
with a punishment of not less than one year and up to seven years of imprisonment and
a fine of not less than one hundred thousand rupees and up to five hundred thousand
rupees
 Under Section 292 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), which deals with the sale,
distribution, or display of obscene material, including child pornography, the
punishment can range from imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years,
or with a fine, or with both.
  Under Section 36 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), which specifically
addresses offenses related to child pornography in the context of electronic
communication, the punishment can range from imprisonment for a term which may
extend to seven years, or with a fine which may extend to ten million rupees, or with
both.

What procedure has been provided for the removal of content

relating to child pornography?
The procedure for the removal of content relating to child pornography in Pakistan is outlined
in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the rules and regulations framed under it.
Here are the general steps involved:

 Reporting:
If any person comes across content related to child pornography, they can
report it to the relevant authorities. This can be done through the Pakistan
Telecommunication Authority (PTA) helpline, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), or
other designated reporting channels.
 Investigation:
Upon receiving a report, the authorities will initiate an investigation
into the reported content. The FIA, being the primary investigating agency for
cybercrimes, may conduct inquiries and gather evidence to determine the nature and
origin of the content.
 Blocking or Removal:
If the content is found to be in violation of the law, the
authorities can issue orders to block or remove the content from online platforms or
websites. The PTA has the power to issue directives to internet service providers (ISPs)
to block access to such content.
 International Cooperation:
In cases where the content is hosted on servers
located outside Pakistan, the authorities may seek international cooperation through
mutual legal assistance treaties (MLATs) or other mechanisms to have the content
removed or blocked.
Also discuss what is online grooming process?

 Online grooming is the process of building an emotional connection with a child with the
intention of sexually abusing them
 It often involves the use of social media, chat rooms, and other online platforms to gain
the trust of a child and establish a relationship with them. The groomer may then use
this relationship to manipulate the child into engaging in sexual activity or sharing
sexually explicit material
 Preventing online grooming is important as it often precedes the creation or distribution
of child pornography
 Targeted legislation may help to prevent online grooming and protect children from
online sexual exploitation