On July 29, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued a notice to journalist and vlogger Asad Ali Toor, requiring his presence at the agency’s Cybercrime Reporting Centre in
On July 27, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan announced a comprehensive welfare package for journalists during a visit to
On July 27, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said media policies introduced in 2019 were responsible for
The AJK Information Department urged journalists and media organisations to ensure responsible, balanced, and accurate reporting ahead of the first
On July 30, the Peshawar High Court directed newspaper owners in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to settle all outstanding salaries and dues
On July 29, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued a notice to journalist and vlogger Asad Ali Toor, requiring his presence at the agency’s Cybercrime Reporting Centre in Islamabad for an inquiry related to the alleged dissemination of false information. Toor was required to appear before the NCCIA on July 31 at 11 am. The notice was issued
On July 30, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) upheld an interim order preventing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from taking disciplinary action against 42 of its employees. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the case, during which, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Rashid Hafeez argued for vacating the interim relief, claiming the employees were not
Pakistan lacks a unified mechanism for the public to report harmful or unlawful social media content, revealed Ikram Barkat, the Director General of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). An event titled “Measuring the Social and Economic Impact of Digital Media: Evidence for Policy,” at the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), Barkat highlighted the
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested four individuals in coordinated raids across Lahore, Faisalabad, and Multan for allegations of online harassment and blackmailing women through social media. The NCCIA’s spokesperson detailed that the operations led to the capture of Haroon Qureshi in Lahore, Abdul Rehman and Muhammad Ayaz in Faisalabad, and Farhad Abbas
Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) successfully resolved a record 637 complaints concerning broadcast content and wage issues over the past two years. This achievement, announced during the 121st meeting of PEMRA’s Islamabad Council of Complaints, marks the highest number of cases disposed of by any Council since PEMRA was established. The meeting, chaired by
Internet connectivity was reinstated on July 29 in parts of the Muzaffarabad division, ending a 54-day suspension that significantly impacted residents, businesses, and journalists. The suspension, which began on June 5 following the outlawing of the JAAC, was partially lifted, at approximately 10 pm, shortly after PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari vocalised demands for the restoration
The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, during its meeting on July 23, addressed multiple issues concerning the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and media content oversight. The committee, chaired by Senator Sarmad Ali, examined the slow pace of transferring cases registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) to the NCCIA,
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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