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Daily Archives: March 26, 2024

Tarar Calls for Joint Mechanism with China to Address CPEC Fake News

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To address the proliferation of misinformation surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for a coordinated counter-strategy on both government and media levels. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on March 21, Tarar underscored the importance of a “close and sustainable partnership” through CPEC for the […]


462 Social Media Accounts Blocked by Violent Extremism Prevention Unit

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The Violent Extremism Prevention Unit of the Islamabad Police  blocked 462 social media accounts identified as promoting dangerous content. The targeted accounts fueled religious hatred, sectarian divides, linguistic hatred and anti-state propaganda. After a thorough investigation, the unit identified over 1,522 accounts across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook that were actively spreading negativity and […]


FIA to Withdraw Cases Against Journalists Imran Shafqat and Amir Mir, AGP Assures Supreme Court

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During a Supreme Court hearing on March 25, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan assured that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) would soon withdraw cases against journalists Syed Imran Shafqat and Amir Mir. Both journalists had previously been implicated in allegations related to cybercrimes. The assurance came during a session before a three-judge bench of the Supreme […]