Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, directed the agency’s media team to intensify efforts to raise public awareness about cyber fraud and
On September 17, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, expressed deep condolences following the passing of the father
Judicial Magistrate Malik Aman granted post-arrest bail to journalist Bilal Ghauri in a case over allegations of disseminating false information
Senior journalist Shahzada Irfan Ahmed, associated with The News, died on September 20 at the age of 56 after a
On September 19, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari was granted a one-time exemption from personal appearance, by a judicial magistrate,
Director General of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, directed the agency’s media team to intensify efforts to raise public awareness about cyber fraud and online harassment. The initiative aims to empower citizens with the knowledge to safeguard themselves against cybercrime. On September 20, during a strategic meeting with the NCCIA media team, Rizvi stressed
On September 18, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Peshawar rejected an investigation report concerning the May 9 attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar, declaring it inconclusive. Judge Wali Mohammad Khan said that the report did not have the opinion of the investigating officer and directed him to prepare a conclusive report incorporating findings from the Punjab
A nine-member Uzbek media delegation comprising representatives from print and electronic media visited Pakistan for eight days to engage with Pakistani media organisations and government officials, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and media cooperation. Uzbek journalists visited the Pakistan Monument and Faisal Mosque before meeting Foreign Office officials, who briefed them on regional developments and
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore arrested a man for allegedly disseminating false and misleading information about state institutions through social media. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Sarwar Arif, a Lahore resident, was arrested following an investigation into his online activities. During the operation, conducted on the directives of NCCIA Punjab Director
Cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has challenged a summons issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in the Lahore High Court (LHC), questioning the basis and scope of the agency’s investigation. Justice Aalia Neelum is scheduled to hear the petition. Rizwan’s petition states that the NCCIA notice refers to an investigation into online betting and
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), held a training workshop for journalists in Timergara on September 16 to raise awareness about risks and safety practices in hazardous situations. The workshop, held at the District Press Club Timergara, was facilitated by PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Deputy
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) received 140 complaints during the financial year 2025-26 through the Prime Minister’s Public Affairs and Grievances Wing, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs was informed on September 16. The committee meeting, chaired by MNA Rana Iradat Sharif Khan at the Parliament House, learnt that among the
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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