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Monthly Archives: January 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink Yet to Get Security Clearance to Secure License to Operate in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (Retd.) Hafeez ur Rehman revealed that Starlink Internet Services (Private) Ltd., a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is yet to obtain the required security clearance to secure a license and commence operations in Pakistan. “The matter can be resolved in one month and Starlink can launch services, once it gets security […]


Former Female Journalist Naheed Jahangir and Her Sisters Attacked in Peshawar; Police Arrest One Suspect Amid Ongoing Investigation

On January 19, Naheed Jahangir, a former female journalist and current Assistant Media Manager at Lady Reading Hospital, along with her sisters:  Rani Andaleeb, who is a trainee reporter at TNN,  and Salma Jahangir were assaulted by their maternal cousins in Peshawar. The attack occurred near Kohat Road Chungi as they returned from a family event. The aggressors […]


Sharjeel Inam Memon Administers Oaths to Newly Elected Hyderabad Union of Journalists Leaderships; Commits to Health Insurance Scheme for Journalists

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On January 20, Sindh Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon administered the oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected officials of the Hyderabad Union of Journalists (HUJ) at the Hyderabad Press Club. The ceremony marked the commencement of new leadership, including President Hamid Sheikh, General Secretary Ali Hamza Zaidi, and other key office bearers. During the ceremony, Minister […]


KP Secretary for Information Announced Increase in Endowment Fund for Journalists

On January 18, the Secretary for Information and Public Relations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Arshad Khan, announced an increase in the endowment fund designated for journalists. This announcement was made during a meeting with a delegation of senior journalists from Swat. Arshad Khan conveyed that the provincial government has released substantial funds for press clubs throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, […]


KP Minister Acknowledges Hardships of Tribal Journalists as Bara Press Club Officials Take Oath; National Press Club Congratulates Elected Supreme Court Press Association Members

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Irrigation Aqibullah Khan noted the “extremely trying and dangerous situation” in which journalists in tribal regions work while noting the physical and monetary losses they face.  During his speech at the oath-taking ceremony for the newly-elected officials of the Bara Press Club, Khan said tribal journalists serve as vital links between the government and the […]


IT Minister Says At Present Internet Fully Operational; Notes Lack of Investment in Telecom Infrastructure in Past Three Years and Blames PTI Govt

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While accepting that internet users in Pakistan faced challenges, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on January 17, told the National Assembly that the internet, VPNs, and WhatsApp were “presently” fully operational in the country. The declaration came in response to concerns Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmaker Shazia Marri raised about the suspension […]


Sharjeel Memon Chairs First Meeting of Content and Production Oversight Board; Emphasises Need to Nurture New Talent

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The Content and Production Oversight Board’s first meeting, led by Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon, emphasized the need to nurture new talent, including filmmakers and playwrights. The meeting saw participation by Sindh Information Secretary Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon, DG (PR) Saleem Khan, Director of Films Hizbullah Memon, Deputy Director Sarang Latif Chandio, and board members including Qazi Asad Abid, Warda Salim, […]


NADRA Announces Closure of Website, Shifts to Mobile App to Boost Security and Accessibility

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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is set to discontinue its Pak ID website. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared that from January 17, all services provided by NADRA would be accessible exclusively through a newly improved mobile app. The decision comes in the wake of numerous incidents involving fraudulent activities where fake websites […]


Punjab Government Expands Free Wi-Fi Services Across the Province

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The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has expanded the Chief Minister Free Wi-Fi initiative, now offering free internet access at 270 hotspots in 11 districts throughout Punjab. The free Wi-Fi service is now available in over 200 locations across Lahore. It has been extended to other districts, including Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Attock, […]


Conviction rate of cybercrime cases since 2020 at 3.16%

In a written reply to the National Assembly, the Ministry of Interior disclosed that out of 7,020 individuals arrested on cybercrime charges since 2020, only 222 have been convicted, resulting in a strikingly low conviction rate of 3.16%. As per officials, several contributing factors to the low conviction rate include insufficient capacity, public unfamiliarity with cybercrime legislation, and […]


Sindh Government Appoints Saeed Memon as Secretary of Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners

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The Sindh Information Department appointed Saeed Memon, Deputy Director of Information (BS-18), as the Secretary of the Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners  (SCPJMP). In a notification dated January 16, the information department announced that Memon, currently working as the deputy director in the District Information Office Thatta, would be transferred and posted […]


Lahore High Court Seeks PEMRA Response on Petition Against Maryam Nawaz’s Speeches

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On January 16 the Lahore High Court (LHC) sought a reply from the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) within two weeks in response to a petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Akmal Khan Bari regarding Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s statements regarding former premier Imran Khan. Presiding over the hearing, Justice Farooq Haider heard the petition. […]


Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights condemns “ongoing relentless harassment and gendered disinformation campaign” against journalist Asma Shirazi

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In a statement issued on January 10, the Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights (NWJDR) condemned the “ongoing relentless harassment and gendered disinformation campaign” against senior female journalist Asma Shirazi. As per the statement, the campaign was being led by “prominent political party supporters, and political commentators and vloggers.” “The harassment and vile comments against […]


PPF Conducts Capacity-Building Workshop for Fellows From Across Pakistan

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To enhance media safety and reporting standards, the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) convened its Media Safety Investigative Reporting Fellows in Karachi for a three-day capacity-building workshop.  The workshop, from December 26th to 28th, 2024, brought together journalists from across Pakistan, including Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The workshop began with an overview and detailed review […]