On September 10, Minister of State/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media Fahd Haroon met journalists at his office to discuss the evolving digital media landscape, including emerging
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested six individuals on September 10 during a raid on a call centre
A jirga in Upper Kohistan warned social media influencers against making “immoral comments” that could provoke confrontation about the creation
On Defence and Martyrs Day, tribal youth, seminary students and minority community representatives visited Bala Hisar Fort in Peshawar, where
A judicial magistrate in Islamabad granted the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) three-day physical remand of journalist Bilal Ghauri
On September 10, Minister of State/Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Digital Media Fahd Haroon met journalists at his office to discuss the evolving digital media landscape, including emerging opportunities, changing media dynamics and challenges posed by fake news and misinformation. Haroon highlighted the growing influence of digital platforms on public discourse and stressed the importance of responsible journalism
On September 5, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi welcomed the opening of Pakistan TV’s first bureau office in Peshawar, describing it as an important step towards improving the province’s soft image and strengthening the national broadcaster. Kundi praised Pakistan TV for its professional progress and appreciated Chairman Adil Shahzeb, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah
On September 5, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Peshawar sought a fresh investigation report on the May 2023 attack and arson at the Radio Pakistan Peshawar building during protests following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. The hearing was attended by lawyers for the accused, Radio Pakistan and the prosecution and presided over by
The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) ruled that the National Assembly speaker’s classification of certain records cannot restrict citizens’ right to information unless the ruling reasons that the potential harm from disclosure is shown to outweigh the public interest. The ruling came on appeals filed by journalist Saddia Mazhar seeking information about officers transferred to the
Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi highlighted the significant role of photojournalists in society during a meeting with a delegation of photojournalists at Governor House Karachi, headed by senior photojournalist and former President of the Pakistan Association of Press Photographers (PAPP) Athar Khan. The delegation included former PAPP Presidents Syed Abbas Mehdi and Syed Hamid
On September 3, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued fresh notices to actress Momina Iqbal and PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar following the emergence of new digital evidence in an online harassment case against them regarding the alleged harassment of Iqbal. Iqbal has been summoned on September 14 and Chadhar on September 11. Iqbal
On September 2, Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari appeared before a judicial magistrate and recorded her statement as the complainant in a case concerning the circulation of a fabricated video on social media. Bokhari said she discovered posts about the video leak in July 2024 and alleged that a post by PTI activist
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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