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Daily Archives: October 28, 2024

PTA Clarifies Discontinuation of Internet Traffic Monitoring Services

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On October 26, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that telecom operators in Pakistan discontinued using Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) services in mid-2023. The services, which were used to block unauthorized content on the Internet, were halted following public concerns over the purpose and potential misuse of the technology. The PTA clarified that telecom operators had procured […]


APNS Condemns Punjab Government’s Amendment to Procurement Rules, Warns of Crisis for Struggling Newspapers

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The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has strongly denounced the Punjab government’s recent amendment to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, which resulted in a halt to newspaper tender advertisements. APNS has warned that this decision could devastate the already struggling newspaper industry, mainly smaller and regional publications, leading to potential closures and job […]


Journalists Granted Pre-Arrest Bail in Lahore in Case pertaining to “False Rape Incident”

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On October 24, a district court in Lahore granted pre-arrest bail to journalists Shakir Mehmood Awan and Syed Zeeshan Aziz in cases registered by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Defence-A police for spreading an “alleged rape story” at a private college in Lahore. Additional District and Sessions Judge Suleman Ghuman granted the bail after the two journalists appeared […]


German, Dutch Embassies Highlight Media Freedom as Cornerstone of Democracy in Pakistan

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German Ambassador Alfred Grannas on October 24 underscored the essential role a free press plays in sustaining a vibrant democracy during a panel discussion titled “Media Freedom and Democracy – Challenges and Opportunities.” The event, hosted jointly by the German and Dutch embassies in Islamabad, brought together diplomats, journalists, and civil society members to explore […]


Sindh Chief Secretary Vows Support for Karachi Press Club Development Projects

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On October 25, Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah met with a delegation from the Karachi Press Club (KPC) to discuss issues related to land allotment, development projects, and the welfare of KPC members. The delegation, led by KPC President Saeed Sarbazi and Secretary Shoaib Ahmed, raised concerns regarding plot allotment for new members, the […]


Government Repeals Cybercrime Authority Rules, Sparking Confusion Over Future of Online Crime Regulation

The federal government repealed the rules governing the National Cyber Crime & Investigation Authority (NCCIA), a body created earlier this year to tackle cybercrime, internet-related offenses, and data protection, Dawn reported. The NCCIA, created earlier this year to tackle cybercrimes, online harassment and protect data privacy, was set to become the primary entity investigating internet-related offenses. Its […]