The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocked YouTube in several parts of the country Tuesday as PTI Chairman Imran Khan addressed supporters in Peshawar. Some users experienced slow connectivity, making it hard for them to watch Khan’s speech uninterrupted. It was the second time in less than a month that PTA took down YouTube. On August […]
As BOL returned to the airwaves Wednesday following a Sindh High Court order, the channel’s managers condemned regulator PEMRA’s action for arbitrarily suspending its transmission two days ago. PEMRA had blocked BOL News and BOL Entertainment Monday, saying the network did not have the required security clearance from the Ministry of Interior. “We strongly condemn […]
THE government has been at it again. Desperate not to allow the PTI chairman more oxygen for his continuing, relentless onslaught against the incumbent regime, it once again appears to have utilised the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to temporarily block access to YouTube on Tuesday night, during the time Imran Khan was making a speech to supporters in Peshawar. The […]
LAHORE: Threats of abduction and death to journalists have increased over time which has made them more vulnerable. This was observed by Freedom Network, an independent media and civil liberties organisation, which has shared that Punjab is the third most dangerous province for journalists and has called for legislation in the province to protect media […]
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Monday directed the ministry’s Cyber Security cell to improve its performance. The committee’s 26th meeting chaired by Mir Khan Muhammad Jamali, decided to invite the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for a joint briefing on Cyber-Crime Cyber Security and Social […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court issued a detailed order a petition of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, setting aside the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) ban on his live coverage. The media regulatory body had imposed a blanket ban on live coverage of Mr Khan’s speeches on August 20, after he allegedly threatened Additional District […]
ISLAMABAD: As PTI Chairman Imran Khan was about to address a rally in Peshawar on Tuesday evening, YouTube became inaccessible at most of the Internet Service Providers or ISP. Several users complained that they were having issues accessing the popular video streaming platform, particularly on the web. NetBlocks — a company tracking internet network disruptions […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) strongly condemns the decision of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to ban the transmission of Bol Television Network comprising Bol News and Bol Entertainment. We urge the authorities to immediately lift the ban and ensure that the transmission should not be suspended until the completion of legal procedures. On Sep 5, 2022, PEMRA […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed to regulate PEMRA according to the decision of the Supreme Court on the issue of showing the live speech of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, BOL News reported. As per details, Chief Justice of High Court Athar Minallah made important remarks while hearing the case against the […]
ISLAMABAD—Prominent Dunya News anchor Kamran Khan says he has been informed his upcoming interview with PTI Chairman Imran Khan cannot go on air. “I was to interview IK tonight but have just been told it can’t be aired at any cost,” Kamran tweeted. He pointed out the problem stemmed from Khan’s speech in Faisalabad, where […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Monday warned TV channels, directing them to refrain from telecasting any content against the state institutions. The regulatory body directed that any content either recorded or produced under the channels’ banner or aired during a live speech or a press talk against institutions should not be aired. Pemra, […]
ISLAMABAD: A TikToker and some of her associates were booked by the capital police after her video at Faisal Mosque went viral on social media, police said on Monday. The case was registered at Margalla police station under PPC 295-An in response to a complaint lodged by Mohsin Ishaq, the mosque’s prayer leader, against the […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has barred the federal government from harassing and arresting journalists. The court issued the directions on a petition filed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) against the harassment and detainment of media personnel. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah barred the federal government from harassing and arresting the journalists […]
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned the hearing on a petition of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) related to the grievances and cases of journalists till September 30. Chief Justice Athar Minallah, hearing the case, remarked that he had confidence in the Prime Minister and the federal government that they would end […]
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