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Daily Archives: August 2, 2016

After Edhi, charity faces dip in donations

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KARACHI: “Abdul Sattar Edhi’s place remains unchallenged, as of today,” says Edhi Foundation spokesperson Anwar Kazmi as he breaks the ice while sitting comfortably in his office near Karachi’s Merewether Tower, Explaining his statement, Kazmi says Edhi, who passed away last month, donated his pair of eyes to two people who can now see. The […]


FIA presents proposals to deal with cybercrime

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LAHORE: As the Senate recently passed a law against cybercrime, the Federal Investigation agency (FIA) has proposed establishment of a special tribunal, purchase of (IT-related) equipment and extensive training of officials of all departments of law enforcement agencies to deal with the new challenge. “The FIA has proposed to the interior ministry that there is […]


No compromise on independence of electronic media: Pemra chief

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Says it could not be determinedyet who was behind the change in numbers of leading channel KARACHI: Independence of the electronic media is our bounden duty, and we shall never allow it to be compromised. This assurance was given by the Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Absar Alam, at a local hotel. […]