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Daily Archives: September 18, 2020

Pakistan’s biggest self-proclaimed ‘feminist’ is receiving flak for his opinions once again

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Khalilur Rehman Qamar (KRQ) seems to have landed himself in hot waters once again. The renowned playwright has irked many – and rightfully so – with his recent comments on feminism and the ongoing protests against rape across Pakistan. The Meray Paas Tum Ho writer recently appeared at a local channel wherein he shared his two cents […]


76m people in Pakistan have access to Internet, Senate body told

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was Thursday informed that 76 million people in Pakistan have access to Internet while 40 million people use social media. The chairman of the committee said that digital media is of utmost importance to build a positive image of Pakistan. Deep concern was expressed in the […]


PTV chairman, six directors, DRAP chief shown the door

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tele­vi­sion chairman Arshad Khan, six directors of the PTV board and the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) were sacked by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday. After the court order, the ministry of information and broadcasting issued a notification to de-seat Arshad Khan. As per the notification, […]


Court extends remand of Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman till Oct 1

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LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of Jang-Geo Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman till October 1. The authorities concerned produced Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman before Accountability Court Judge Assad Ali. Senior lawyer Amjad Parvez represented Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman during the hearing. The court adjourned the hearing till October 1. Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman is in custody for more […]