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Daily Archives: November 22, 2024

IT Minister Encourages TikTok to Prioritize Education for Users

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Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja has expressed her support for TikTok to impart basic education and skill development. During a meeting held on November 20 with a TikTok delegation led by its Director of Public Policy, Mr. Emir Gelen, the minister emphasized the potential of TikTok in promoting quality […]


CII Chairman Clarifies VPN Remarks; Typo Blamed for Misunderstanding

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The Chairman of Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has clarified that his controversial remarks declaring Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) “un-Islamic” stemmed from a typo error. During a press conference on November 20, following a council meeting, Dr. Naeemi clarified that the proclamation issued on November 15 mistakenly omitted the word “not,” leading to the […]


PTA Says No Directive Received for Mobile Services Suspension; Media Reports Suggest Partial Suspension of Mobile & Internet Services in Islamabad, KP and Punjab

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On November 21, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General Hafeezur Rehman (Retd), while speaking to the media, clarified that they have not yet received any official directives to suspend mobile services in the country. His statement comes amid growing speculation over possible disruptions ahead of planned political activities. Media reports, citing unnamed sources, have indicated that the federal […]


Petition Filed in Islamabad High Court Against VPN Ban Citing Fundamental Rights Violations

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A citizen, Mubashir Qayyum, has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to challenge the federal government’s decision to restrict Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the country, arguing that the move infringes upon the fundamental rights of citizens. In the petition filed on November 19, Qayyum described himself as a direct victim of the VPN ban. […]