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Daily Archives: September 18, 2024

PTA Faces Court Scrutiny over Mistaken Claim on X Ban Status

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On September 17, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court (SHC) that its previous claim regarding the lifting of the ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was made in error. This admission has led to warnings from the court that PTA’s chairman could face contempt proceedings due to the regulatory body’s […]


Gharidah Farooqi to Sue KP Chief Minister Over Defamatory Remarks

Journalist Gharidah Farooqi has announced her intent to pursue legal action against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after he made serious accusations against her during a public rally. Gandapur accused Farooqi of accepting bribes to influence her reporting, a claim she firmly denies and challenges him to prove.  In response, Farooqi stated that these accusations are not […]


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Clamp Down on Social Media Use Among Officers

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To ensure discipline and professionalism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have officially banned the use of social media by all police officers across the province. A directive was issued to all Regional, City, and District Police Officers (RPOs, CPOs, and DPOs) to enforce the prohibition, which aims to curb distractions during duty hours. According to […]


Supreme Court Drops Contempt Charges After 34 TV Channels Apologize for Airing Anti-Judiciary Remarks

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On September 12, the Supreme Court concluded contempt proceedings against 34 television channels following their submission of unconditional apologies for broadcasting press conferences by independent Senator Faisal Vawda and Member of the National Assembly Mustafa Kamal, which leveled allegations against the judiciary. The case was heard by a four-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) […]