Rediff.com » News
Pak gets new law to spy on phones, emails
February 20, 2013
President Asif Ali Zardari today signed into law a controversial bill that will give Pakistan's intelligence agencies sweeping powers to conduct surveillance and collect electronic data by tapping phones and eavesdropping on emails.
The 'Investigation For Fair Trial Bill 2013' was signed by Zardari during a ceremony at the presidency, an official spokesman said.
The bill was passed by the National Assembly or lower house of parliament on December 20 and by the Senate or upper house on February 1.