KARACHI: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST University) signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) on October 16, 2026, to open new
A seminar at the University of Karachi on October 9 called for effective legislation, stronger law enforcement and public education
The Lahore High Court (LHC) banned video recording, photography and TikTok content creation across its premises, including courtrooms, corridors, waiting
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduced a benchmark tax rate of Rs 195 for every 1,000 monetised YouTube views
Pakistan Television (PTV) plans to collaborate with universities across the country to provide media and communication students with practical training,
KARACHI: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) and Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST University) signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) on October 16, 2026, to open new avenues for women media students seeking practical experience and professional opportunities in journalism. The collaboration seeks to narrow the divide between academic education and newsroom practice by facilitating paid internships,
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested 39 people, including a woman, during a raid on an alleged illegal call centre in Lahore involved in blackmail using digital loan applications and AI-generated obscene images. The warrant-backed raid led to the seizure of 40 laptops and 41 mobile phones for forensic analysis. The suspects allegedly
Punjab University (PU), in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), organised an awareness walk against cyber harassment, digital blackmail, online fraud, cyberbullying and misuse of social media, with strong participation from female students. Dean Faculty of Health Sciences Prof Dr Rehan Sadiq Sheikh, Director Pakistan Study Centre Prof Dr Amjad Abbas Magsi,
Islamabad Police introduced a comprehensive social media policy banning the use of social media for officers and officials across all ranks; violations are subject to departmental action. The policy, approved by the Deputy Inspector General of Police Headquarters, bars personnel from speaking at public forums, publishing articles or issuing statements on social media without prior
Muhammad Shoaib Khan assumed charge as Additional Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Islamabad Zone, pledging zero tolerance for cybercrime and faster handling of public complaints. According to a statement from the agency’s Public Relations Office, Khan met Islamabad Zone officers and staff after assuming his duties and directed them to ensure
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,
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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