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Monthly Archives: July 2024

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed MoU for IT Collaboration 

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the IT and telecommunications sectors. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja and the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy. Director General International Coordination MoITT Syed Jawwad Ali Sherazi […]


Supreme Court Refers Arshad Sharif Case to Committee for Refixing Before Five-Member Bench

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On July 29, the Supreme Court of Pakistan referred the murder case of journalist Arshad Sharif back to a three-judge committee for reassignment to a five-judge bench. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah noted that a larger bench previously heard the case and it should continue to be heard by a five-judge panel, subject to the […]


Government Establishes Special Courts for PECA Law Cases

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The federal government has established special courts to handle cases under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) of 2016. This initiative follows consultations with Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and aims to address increasing concerns about digital terrorism and online anti-state propaganda. On July 19, 2024, the Ministry of Law and […]


Ambreen Jan Appointed as Federal Information Secretary and Broadcasting

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Ambreen Jan has been appointed as the Federal Secretary for Information and Broadcasting. The Establishment Division issued a notification confirming Jan’s new role, effective immediately. Prior to her new role, Jan served as the Executive Director General for the External Publicity (EP) Wing of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.  Jan’s appointment follows an interview conducted by Prime Minister […]


Slain Journalist Gadani’s Family Blocked from Bhutto Mausoleum

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The family of murdered journalist Nasrullah Gadani was denied entry to the Bhutto family mausoleum in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh while attempting to protest the lack of arrests in his murder case. Security personnel blocked the family and civil society activists at Bahman, an entry point to Sindh’s Larkana district. Nasrullah Gadani, a journalist from Sindh, […]


JIT Formed to Probe Anti-State Social Media Campaigns

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The federal government on July 27 formed a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe individuals allegedly creating “chaos and disorder” through malicious social media campaigns. The decision follows a directive from the Ministry of Interior and aimed to identify and prosecute individuals involved in these activities. The JIT will be led by Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed […]


Police Resolve Murder Case of Journalist Malik Hassan Zaib

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The police have claimed to have solved the murder case of journalist Malik Hassan Zaib, who was shot dead in Akbarpura Bazaar, Nowshera district, on July 14. The District Police Officer (DPO) Azhar Khan revealed that the investigation led to the arrest of two key suspects. Zaib, a reporter for Daily Aaj, was gunned down by unidentified armed […]


Scotland Yard Ends Probe into Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz’s Alleged Involvement in Arshad Sharif’s Death

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Scotland Yard has concluded its investigation into allegations against the Sharif family concerning the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif. The probe found no substantial evidence linking former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz to the killing. Arshad Sharif, a prominent journalist, was shot dead in Kenya in October 2022. His death sparked widespread […]


Supreme Court Will Hear Arshad Sharif Murder Case on July 29

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan, presided over by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah with Justices Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Shahid Bilal Hassan, will resume hearing a suo moto case regarding the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif on July 29. This follows a directive from the court, which issued notices to several high-profile officials during a hearing on July […]


National Assembly Committee Approves Telecom Appellate Tribunal Bill

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The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication approved the Establishment of Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal Bill 2024. The Bill, discussed in a meeting chaired by Syed Amin Ul Haque, proposes a tribunal to handle appeals against decisions by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The tribunal will consist of a chairperson and two members appointed through a detailed […]


PM Emphasizes Digital Transformation and Gender Digital Divide in Pakistan

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Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has prioritized the country’s digitization efforts and addressing the gender digital divide, according to Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Her remarks came during the launch of the Country Digital Ecosystem Diagnostic Report, outlining the government’s ambitious vision for a transformative digital future, a collaborative effort between the […]


WhatsApp Disruption in Pakistan Attributed to Technical Glitch: PTA

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has attributed the ongoing WhatsApp disruptions in Pakistan to a technical glitch, addressing widespread concerns about the service interruptions. The issue has raised questions among users and prompted a parliamentary committee to seek answers. Users across Pakistan began experiencing difficulties with WhatsApp on July 21, 2024. The disruptions included problems with sending […]


Journalists Protest Police Action at PFUJ Meeting in Gujranwala

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Journalists from across Pakistan staged a protest on the GT Road near Chan Da Qila in Gujranwala on July 19 after police attempted to stop the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, from attending a meeting of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ). The protest was sparked when a heavy police contingent arrived […]


Journalists Assaulted by Karachi Police During Protest Coverage: Four Policemen Suspended

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Irfan Sangi, a cameraman from Time News, and Bashir Mirjat, a reporter from Dharti TV, were attacked and tortured by Karachi Police while covering a protest at Teen Talwar, Karach on July 19. The protest was organized to demand justice for Priya Kumari, a young girl who went missing three years ago on the day of Ashura. The […]