The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced a benchmark tax rate of Rs 195 for every 1,000 monetised YouTube views as part of new rules for taxing social media income.
Pakistan Television (PTV) plans to collaborate with universities across the country to provide media and communication students with practical training,
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested 39 people, including a woman, during a raid on an alleged illegal
Islamabad Police introduced a comprehensive social media policy banning the use of social media for officers and officials across all
Muhammad Shoaib Khan assumed charge as Additional Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad Zone, pledging zero
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced a benchmark tax rate of Rs 195 for every 1,000 monetised YouTube views as part of new rules for taxing social media income. Under a notification issued by FBR on September 23, the rules apply to income-generating social media content. Creators can deduct up to 30% of their income as business expenses; the
Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) Nisar Ahmed Cheema met Press Information Officer and Executive Director General Raisa Adil on October 8 to review progress on media payments and reaffirm AGPR’s commitment to releasing them on time. According to a press release, Adil welcomed Cheema’s visit and appreciated the coordination between the Press Information Department (PID)
Hyderabad Division Commissioner Fayyaz Hussain Abbasi highlighted social media’s role, particularly WhatsApp groups, in facilitating the timely flow of information to administrative bodies and stressed the need to prevent the spread of unverified information online. The session, held at a local hotel, was part of a five-day programme titled The Digital Democracy Landscape: Social Media,
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Islamabad held an awareness seminar to educate citizens about growing cyber threats, including online fraud, harassment, scams and illegal call centre operations. On October 6, an NCCIA official stated that the seminar attracted both physical and online participation from communities, universities, educational institutions and the public. Participants
South Waziristan Upper Deputy Commissioner Irfan Ali Khan met a delegation from the Mehsud Press Club, led by its President Sheryar Mehsud, to discuss the media’s role in highlighting local issues and strengthening coordination with the district administration. Khan acknowledged the journalists’ role in raising public concerns and ensuring they reach relevant authorities, stating that
The Federal Commission for Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (CPJMP) activated its complaint mechanism, allowing journalists and media professionals to submit complaints manually while its online Complaint Management Portal is being developed. The decision was made at the commission’s third meeting on October 6 at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Chairman
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Quetta said that it was seeking a zero-tolerance policy against financial fraud, blackmail, and character assassination via social media, targeting the local business community. During a meeting on October 5, NCCIA Additional Director Khalid Baqi told the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) that most cybercrime
On June 28, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, extended his congratulations to Shahab-ud-Din on his recent election as President of the Provincial Assembly Press Gallery. The Governor also congratulated
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