• October 1, 2024
• Social Media

On September 27, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that the government’s ban on social media platform X (Twitter) was not meant to curtail freedom of expression but to address security threats posed by separatist and terrorist groups, notably the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). These groups were allegedly using X to broadcast live terrorist activities and promote anti-state […]

• October 1, 2024
• Social Media

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has urged the government to intensify efforts in regulating social media platforms, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation and fake content. She suggested that platforms should face potential bans if regulation cannot be effectively enforced. Bukhari expressed her frustration during a media address on September 30th, calling for regulating these platforms or their […]

• October 1, 2024
• General News

A legislative committee is reviewing a significant bill to safeguard the welfare of journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The proposed law, highlighted by KP Information Advisor Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, seeks to address key issues journalists face, such as job security, health benefits, and legal protection. During the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) leadership […]