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Daily Archives: October 22, 2024

Shaza Fatima Khawaja Stresses AI, 5G, and Cybersecurity as Key Drivers of Pakistan’s Economic Growth

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Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, stressed the importance of innovations in data networks, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and 5G for Pakistan’s economic growth and addressing healthcare, education, and development challenges. Speaking at the SANOG-42 Conference, she emphasized regional cooperation to enhance Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and promote secure, sustainable technologies. Khawaja highlighted […]


UN Human Rights Committee Raises Concern Over Freedom of Expression in Pakistan’s ICCPR Review

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The United Nations Human Rights Committee has raised concerns regarding human rights violations in Pakistan during the country’s review under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The review, held on October 17 and 18 in Geneva, marks Pakistan’s second review since it ratified the ICCPR in 2010, with the first taking place in […]


FIA Cyber Crime Wing registers case against 38 for spreading alleged rape story

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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing registered a case against 38 individuals, including prominent journalists and YouTubers, for spreading an “alleged rape story” at a private college in Lahore. The First Information Report (FIR) was registered on the complaint by Sadia Yousuf, the principal of Punjab College for Women, who raised concerns over the “dirty social […]


PTV says it Delivered Successful Live Coverage of SCO Summit 2024

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Pakistan Television (PTV) shared that it had successfully provided live coverage of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held in Islamabad on October 15 and 16.  Using advanced technology, including HD cameras, fiber-optic connectivity, DSNG units, and FPUs, PTV broadcast the summit from key locations like Nur Khan Airbase, Islamabad International Airport, and Jinnah Convention […]


Ten police officers suspended after violence against women protestors, journalists in Karachi

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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Syed Asad Raza confirmed the suspension of 10 officers involved in the violence, including a Station House Officer and several female constables, after the arrest and assault of women protesters and journalists during a day of protests in Karachi on October 13. According to Raza, further disciplinary actions are expected.  According to ARY News, law enforcement […]


National Assembly Speaker Bans Recording Mobile Videos in Press Gallery

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National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq imposed a ban on the recording of mobile videos from the press gallery just ahead of a pivotal session of the assembly. This decision, announced on October 20, prohibits journalists from using cell phones to capture videos during the assembly’s proceedings. The move came as the Assembly prepared for an important session where the […]