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Daily Archives: July 18, 2023

Social media to be monitored as part of KP’s Muharram security plan

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Azam Khan on Monday expressed satisfaction with security arrangements for Muharram and directed all government departments to perform their duty diligently for maintaining law and order in the upcoming Islamic month. He issued the directions during a meeting at the Civil Secretariat that examined security and other arrangements for […]


PTA blocks 43 lending apps after man’s suicide

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 43 digital lending apps operating without a licence, the IT ministry said on Monday. The apps have been under criticism for their predatory lending practices after a Rawalpindi man killed himself due to “threats” from loan apps, for failing to pay back debt, which had compounded to […]


Political parties vie for social media dominance in Pakistan’s digital democracy

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One of the significant advantages of social media in the realm of politics is its ability to transcend traditional barriers. Unlike traditional media platforms, such as television or newspapers, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram offer politicians a direct and immediate line of communication with the public. They can share their thoughts, opinions, […]


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister opens podcast studio in UoP Journalism Dept

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Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister of Information Barrister Feroze Jamal inaugurated a podcast studio at the University of Peshawar’s Department of Journalism on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the profession of journalism has a great deal of responsibility for the betterment of the society and the country. “Journalism is an important […]