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Daily Archives: December 9, 2024

FIA Books 11, Including Journalists, in Defamation Case Filed by Actress Nargis

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime wing has charged 11 individuals, including journalists and vloggers, with allegedly defaming actress and stage performer Nargis, whose real name is Ghazala Idrees, through social media posts. The FIA said Nargis provided evidence during the inquiry that corroborated her allegations. The actress called for “strict action against the culprits.” The accused […]


PAA Urges PEMRA to Reconsider Suspension of TAM Services

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The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) has called on the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to review its decision to suspend Television Audience Measurement (TAM) services provided by Medialogic for 30 days. The appeal was made through an official letter from PAA Chairman Ahmed Kapadia to the PEMRA Chairman. The PAA stressed that TAM data is essential […]


Seven Accused of Anti-State Propaganda Face Charges in Karachi

Authorities have filed cases against seven individuals in Karachi for allegedly spreading anti-state propaganda and false narratives on social media platforms, including WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter).  The accused were identified as Muhammad Sohail, Muhammad Junaid, Sheikh Muhammad Ehsan, Tariq Jameel, Syed Rizwan, Muhammad Ahmed, and Babar Azeem. Efforts to apprehend the suspects are underway. This action follows a similar […]


PBA Raises Alarm Over Tax Changes Impacting Broadcasters

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On December 6, a delegation of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) met with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial and Member Inland Revenue Policy Dr. Najeeb Memon to discuss taxation changes affecting the broadcasting industry. The delegation, which included Ejazul Haq, Kazim Khan, Mohsin Bilal Khan, Muhammad Ali Butt, and Ejaz Bhutta, raised concerns […]


PTA Introduces Mobile-Based VPN Registration

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that those who do not have static IP addresses can register Virtual Private Network (VPN) through mobile numbers, a move aimed at facilitating freelancers and strengthening the IT sector. In a statement released on December 7, PTA reported that over 31,000 VPNs have already been registered under its updated system. The authority urged […]