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Mediapersons vow to protect freedom of press

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BADIN-Members of Badin Press Club strongly condemned negative propaganda on social media against the Press Club and decided to take full legal action against blackmailer, extortion and drug dealers. PFUJ, HUJ and HRCP also assured all possible support and assistance to the Club. According to details, members of Badin Press Club during its an important […]


Over 400,000 social media accounts used for spreading blasphemy, FIA confirms

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The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Thursday emphasized the urgent need for awareness among all sections of society, particularly religious scholars, professors, journalists, lawyers, traders, political and social leaders, and institutions in the country to prevent the misuse of social media platforms for spreading derogatory and inappropriate content. It called upon them […]


Federal govt hints at shutting down social media in Pakistan

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Tuesday that the government always has the power to shut down social media sites and that it might apply that option at any time if the Pakistani authorities step up their efforts to combat May 9 protestors. After PTI Chairman Imran Khan, was taken into custody, PTI supporters trashed […]


Responsible use of social media

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I read with interest the recent letter to the editor discussing the issue of ‘TikTok addiction’ published on May 3 in your newspaper. While I understand the concerns raised, I believe it is important to note that it is not the platform itself that is the issue, but rather how users choose to use it. […]


Pakistan, UK to join hands to eliminate hate content on social, online media

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Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday agreed to work together to eliminate content related to hate and terrorism on social and online media. The decision was made during a meeting between acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dagleish and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb.During the meeting, the promotion of bilateral diplomatic relations, including […]


Social media apps back to life again

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ISLAMABAD:The social media apps including Twitter, YouTube and Facebook have been gradually restoring across Pakistan after almost six days of full and partial ban. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had suspended internet services and restricted access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube on the interior ministry’s instructions in the wake of violent protests sparked by the […]


NA panel gives go-ahead to move ‘contempt of parliament bill

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s (NA) Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has given the go-ahead to table a “contempt of parliament bill” on the floor of the House soon, reported The News on Wednesday. The decision was taken by the lawmakers during an in-camera meeting of the NA panel on Tuesday. The meeting […]