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Daily Archives: August 12, 2024

KPC Honors Olympic Champion Arshad Nadeem with Life Membership

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On August 9, the Karachi Press Club (KPC) announced that it would grant Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold medalist, life membership in recognition of his historic achievement. Saeed Sarbazi, President of the KPC, lauded Nadeem as a national hero, stating, “Arshad Nadeem is a national hero whose extraordinary accomplishment has inspired millions of Pakistanis. His victory is […]


Social Media Disruptions Hit Pakistan Amid Widespread Internet Outages

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On August 9, widespread internet outages caused significant disruptions across multiple cities in Pakistan, leaving social media users struggling with connectivity issues. Speculation arose that the outages were linked to a government-installed firewall, though the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) denied these claims. A senior PTA official confirmed that the outages triggered queries, but the cause […]


KP Chief Minister Orders Amendments to Strengthen Information Commissions

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On August 9, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur directed relevant authorities to propose necessary amendments to the legal frameworks governing the Right to Public Services Commission and the Right to Information Commission, aiming to enhance their effectiveness and stability. These directives were issued during two separate meetings held at the Chief Minister’s House, […]