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Daily Archives: October 21, 2024

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari Faces Backlash Over ‘Job Threats’ to Journalists at CM Press Conference; Clarifies Context of her Remarks

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Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari found herself at the center of a controversy after a video clip of her interaction with journalists ahead of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s press conference. In a widely circulated video on social media, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari urged reporters to avoid creating “noise and nuisance” during Chief Minister Maryam […]


Two More Suspects Freed on Bail in Journalist Mahar Murder Case

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On October 17, the Anti-Terrorism Court of Sukkur granted bail to two additional suspects involved in the murder of journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar. The suspects, Shero Shaikh and Ramzan Shaikh, were released on bail of Rs200,000 each during a hearing presided over by Judge Abdul Rehman Qazi. The case has been adjourned until October 29 […]


Punjab Health Department Issues Social Media Guidelines for Healthcare Workers

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On October 17, the Punjab Health Department imposed new restrictions on social media usage for its employees. The new policy prohibits posts related to political, social, and religious topics and bans the sharing of official documents on personal social media accounts. The department notified healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff, that they are now prohibited from engaging in […]


UNESCO Adopts Pakistan-Led Resolution on Countering Disinformation

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A Pakistan-led resolution, “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information,” was unanimously adopted at the 220th Session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)  Executive Board. Co-sponsored by more than 50 Member States, the resolution aims to address the growing concern of global disinformation, […]