On December 12, Malik Zafar Iqbal Naich, a 45-year-old journalist and newsagent affiliated with Daily Khabrain, was fatally shot while distributing newspapers in Taranda Muhammad Panah in Rahim Yar Khan. As per media reports, police officials said the newspaper vendor was going to sell newspapers from Chani Goth to Taranda Muhammad Panah when two unknown […]
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered cases against 150 individuals, including journalists and vloggers, for “allegedly promoting a false narrative against state institutions, particularly the security agencies, over the Nov 26 crackdown on PTI supporters in Islamabad,” Dawn reported. An FIA official told Dawn that the cases were registered under Section 9, 10, 11, […]
The Senate on December 13 unanimously passed the National Forensic Agency (NFA) Bill, 2024 with amendments, transforming the National Forensics Agency into an independent body to strengthen forensic capabilities nationwide. Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar piloted the bill in the House on behalf of the Minister for Interior. The bill had been passed by the Senate […]
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has appointed journalist Muhammad Irshad and Advocate Arshad Ahmed as commissioners to the KP Information Commission. The appointments were made under Section 24(4)(b) of the KP Right to Information Act, 2013. They will serve for three years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first. The law […]
A seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, on December 9 oversaw proceedings related to the murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. During the hearing, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Amir Rehman informed the court that Pakistan and Kenya had finalized a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) agreement scheduled to be signed on December […]
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, met with Omer Faruk Tanriverdi, Director General of International Broadcast at TRT World, Turkey’s state television channel, to discuss strengthening media collaboration, joint documentary productions and initiatives to promote tourism and other forms of mutual interest. Tarar highlighted the historical, religious, and cultural ties between the two nations. “Agreements with […]
On December 12, Federal Secretary for Information Ambreen Jan underscored the significance of the China-Pakistan Media Corridor in developing the existing relationship between the people of Pakistan and China. Speaking at the premiere of the first-ever Pakistan-China co-produced film Batie Girl in Beijing, she shared that two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s […]
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has registered its first case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), accusing a Karachi resident of spreading fake news through social media. The case stems from allegations of false information shared during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in November. The suspect, Saifur Rahman, is a resident of Gulshan-e-Iqbal […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and other relevant authorities in response to a petition seeking the restoration of access to micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter), the improvement of internet speed nationwide, the removal of bans on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and other restricted social media platforms. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal presided over […]
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has resolved 390 complaints against television channels over the past two years. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the Senate on December 13. He stated that disciplinary actions, including fines, had been imposed on both news and entertainment channels for violations of the […]
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated a widespread operation against social media activists accused of spreading fake propaganda nationwide. The operation, led by the Cybercrime Wing, has resulted in numerous arrests and the registration of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) in various regions. According to FIA officials, Punjab has been a significant focus, with […]
On December 11, a widespread outage disrupted Meta Platforms’ services, leaving millions of users unable to access WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook for several hours. The outage, which began around 10:58 PM, affected users globally, including in Pakistan, causing significant disruptions. WhatsApp users reported being unable to send or receive messages or make calls, while Facebook became inaccessible […]
Pakistan’s Telecom operators have outlined the conditions for launching 5G services in the country. These include payments in local currency, staggered payment plans, lower taxes, and enough spectrum in the 2600 MHz band. Industry sources say these steps are necessary for a smooth and sustainable rollout of 5G. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) hired a consultancy firm, […]
The government has blocked approximately 80,000 SIM cards linked to disseminating fake news, Parliamentary Secretary for Cabinet Division Sajid Mehdi informed the National Assembly on December 11. Responding to concerns raised during a session, Mehdi detailed several initiatives to control the issue. A joint task force has been formed to analyze the situation and has submitted its […]
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