• December 17, 2024
• Arts and Entertainment

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Arts and Entertainment

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Social Media

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Social Media

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Broadcasting

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Social Media

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Social Media

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Information Technology

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, […]

• December 17, 2024
• General News

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 […]

• December 17, 2024
• Information Technology

On December 10, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confiscated  25 illegal mobile booster sets during a raid in Karachi. The PTA warned that illegal amplifiers interfere with the licensed spectrum of PTA’s licensees, negatively impacting the Quality of Service (QoS) provided by Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs). It advised consumers to use only PTA Type-approved equipment. “Pakistan Telecommunication […]

• December 17, 2024
• General News

On December 11, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met with the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Workers to discuss pressing challenges faced by the journalistic community. The delegation, led by PFUJ Workers President Dr. Sadia Kamal, highlighted issues including financial challenges and job insecurity. The PFUJ workers delegation called for government intervention to protect workers’ […]

• December 17, 2024
• General News

On December 9, five individuals, including a former accounts manager of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and his son, were arrested after their interim bail was dismissed by the Special Judge of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Court, Hamayoun Dilawar. The FIA initiated the case, accusing the suspects of facilitating unauthorized appointments causing significant financial losses to […]

• December 15, 2024
• Social Media

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set February 6, 2025, as the date to resume hearings on a petition contesting the ban on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. This case, moved by petitioner Ehtisham Abbasi, argued against the ongoing restrictions on the platform, which have been in effect since February 17 of this year. Following […]

• December 14, 2024
• Social Media

In 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reported 1,043 fake accounts and 37 hacked social media profiles to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. According to information released by PTA, the fake accounts, which included impersonations of politicians, government officials, and citizens, were flagged for removal. Of the hacked accounts, 27 were on Facebook […]