Supreme Court grants journalist Sohrab Barkat bail in Peca case
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- •The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat on February 18, 2026.
- •Sohrab Barkat was involved in a legal case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca).
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Supreme Court continues to grant bail in similar Peca cases involving journalists media professionals in Pakistan may experience increased legal protections, potentially affecting press freedom and digital rights advocacy.
Market Exposure
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If legal pressures on journalists increase under Peca, media companies in Pakistan could face operational and reputational risks affecting their equity valuations.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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