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Daily Archives: August 13, 2024

Supreme Court Adjourned Hearing of Journalist Harassment Case

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On August 8, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has indefinitely adjourned the hearing in the suo motu case concerning the harassment of journalists by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The case revolves around the FIA’s issuance of notices to journalists and YouTubers in January accused of running malicious campaigns and spreading disinformation against state institutions, including the judiciary. The […]


PTA Sets Deadlines for Blocking SIM Cards Linked to Invalid CNICs

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced specific deadlines for blocking SIM cards linked to invalid Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) in a bid to enhance national security. SIMs linked to canceled CNICs will be blocked by August 16, 2024, while those registered with expired CNICs, especially those that have not been renewed since 2017, will be blocked after […]