ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has prepared a draft of the code of conduct for social media, citing sources ARY News reported on Thursday. ECP sources said that social media activists would also be issued cards for general elections. “A statement on oath will be taken from social media activist that they will […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that internet services will work on election day (February 8), dispelling reports that any kind of pre-planned disruption was going to take place. A PTA official confirmed to Business Recorder that internet will work without interruption. Although government officials have on different occasions said internet will work on February 8, […]
In this era of the internet, politics and social media are intertwined and inseparable. Reason: political powwow happens on social media platforms like TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X – formerly Twitter – among others. In the past, political parties and candidates used to rely more on posters, banners, door-to-door campaigns, corner meetings and […]
ISLAMABAD: In this era of the internet, politics and social media are intertwined and inseparable. Reason: political powwow happens on social media platforms like TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X – formerly Twitter – among others. In the past, political parties and candidates used to rely more on posters, banners, door-to-door campaigns, corner meetings […]
Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) Thursday won the first prize for “social media engagement” at the 9th International Geneva Engage Awards in Geneva, Switzerland. The awards recognise the outstanding work that non-governmental organisations, permanent representations, international organisations, and other Geneva actors have done in the areas of digital outreach and communication. They also […]
Through social networking websites and increasing penetration of internet access, political parties and candidates from across the board are using social media platforms to get engaged with voters for shaping their opinions during the general election 2024 campaign. Prior to this general election, political campaigns were primarily conducted through traditional media channels such as television, […]
The government on Tuesday assured that no action would be taken against journalists summoned for their alleged role in smear campaigns against judges of the Supreme Court until the February 8 general elections are over. Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan assured the Supreme Court on Tuesday. After the assurance, the top court adjourned further hearings […]
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday extended its interim order directing the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Federal Ministry for Information Technology to ensure that there was no more disruption and shutdown of cellular phone and internet broadband services unless provisions of relevant rules were attracted. The high court directed the PTA and […]
KARACHI: The upcoming elections scheduled for February 8, 2024, are witnessing a notable shift in campaign dynamics, introducing fresh trends compared to previous years. In contrast to the 2018 elections, there is a noticeable surge in reliance on social media platforms for campaigning in the 2024 general elections, with YouTube and Facebook becoming pivotal channels […]
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan will take up the suo motu notice of the alleged harassment of journalists by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday (today). A three-member SC bench headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali […]
Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa on Saturday took notice of including names of journalists in a report by a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing an alleged social media campaign against judges of the superior judiciary and state institutions. Saturday’s suo moto notice came after the Press Association of Supreme Court (PAS) and the […]
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) engaged in tracking down social media activists involved in trolling the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), has made headway and is ready to disclose their identity, sources told The News. A meeting of the JIT members was held at the Ministry of Interior on Friday and discussed day by […]
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday highlighted concerns about social media, indicating plans for regulations to curb its alleged misuse. In an interview with a private TV channel, the premier said that the previous governments worked to control negative aspects of social media and in future, a “national firewall” through the use […]
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said on Thursday that the government had no plan to suspend the social media platforms during the forthcoming elections, slated to happen on February 8. Speaking exclusively to Samaa TV, PM Kakar said, ‘’It is the government policy to provide equal opportunity to every political party in the elections.’’ […]
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