• August 13, 2024
• General News

On August 8, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has indefinitely adjourned the hearing in the suo motu case concerning the harassment of journalists by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The case revolves around the FIA’s issuance of notices to journalists and YouTubers in January accused of running malicious campaigns and spreading disinformation against state institutions, including the judiciary. The […]

• August 13, 2024
• General News

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced specific deadlines for blocking SIM cards linked to invalid Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) in a bid to enhance national security. SIMs linked to canceled CNICs will be blocked by August 16, 2024, while those registered with expired CNICs, especially those that have not been renewed since 2017, will be blocked after […]

• August 12, 2024
• General News

On August 9, the Karachi Press Club (KPC) announced that it would grant Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold medalist, life membership in recognition of his historic achievement. Saeed Sarbazi, President of the KPC, lauded Nadeem as a national hero, stating, “Arshad Nadeem is a national hero whose extraordinary accomplishment has inspired millions of Pakistanis. His victory is […]

• August 11, 2024
• General News

Azad Jammu Kashmir’s Housing and Physical Planning Minister, Chaudhry Yasir Sultan, emphasized the critical role of media in addressing the Kashmir conflict during a visit to the Kashmir Press Club in Mirpur, Azad Jammu Kashmir on August 11. Minister Sultan commended the local journalist community for their relentless efforts in bringing attention to the need for a […]

• August 9, 2024
• General News

On August 7, President Asif Ali Zardari called for a united effort to curb the spread of fake news and disinformation in Pakistan, urging both media outlets and the general public to uphold the integrity of information. During a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Zardari stressed that the unregulated dissemination of false information could severely […]

• August 9, 2024
• General News

On August 8, the Sindh High Court (SHC)instructed authorities to provide protection to the family of Nasrullah Gadani, a journalist from Ghotki who was murdered in May. The court issued this directive during a recent hearing on a petition filed by Gadani’s mother, seeking both protection and a status update on the investigation. The SHC […]

• August 9, 2024
• General News

On August 7, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a detailed response from the District Police Officer (DPO) of Sialkot regarding the disappearance of journalist Rana Shahid Mahmood. Justice Ali Baqir Najfi issued the order following a petition filed by Mahmood’s son, Rana Fraz Shahid, who reported his father missing from Sambrial. Mahmood, the […]

• August 8, 2024
• General News

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing arrested YouTuber and host Dr Umar Adil on August 6. The arrest followed a complaint filed by Gharida Farooqi, a prominent anchor at a private news channel, alleging that Adil had made defamatory remarks against her. The FIA spokesperson confirmed that Dr Adil is under investigation for allegedly spreading […]

• August 6, 2024
• General News

On July 30, the Chairman of the Press Council of Pakistan (PCP), Arshad Khan Jadoon, announced the PCP’s ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders to uphold freedom of expression and media ethics. In a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Bar Council, Jadoon reiterated the commitment to prioritize resolving issues faced by the journalist community. The delegation included […]

• August 6, 2024
• General News

In a seminar held at the Ghotki Press Club on July 7, legal experts, human rights activists, and media practitioners converged to discuss the enactment and challenges of the Sindh Protection of Journalists and Other Media Practitioners Act 2021. Organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), the event aimed to discuss and emphasize the importance […]

• August 6, 2024
• General News

Stakeholders emphasized the need for improved enforcement and implementation of laws during a panel discussion in Mithi on the effective use of journalists’ protection laws in Pakistan. The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) organized a panel discussion and workshop at the Mithi Press Club on July 29. The event brought together stakeholders, including government officials, human […]

• August 1, 2024
• General News

Internet services have been fully restored in Pakistan following a significant disruption that affected multiple cities, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed on July 31. While the exact cause of the disruption remains under investigation, the PTA and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) have addressed the technical fault that led to the nationwide outage. Early […]

• July 30, 2024
• General News

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the IT and telecommunications sectors. The agreement was finalized during a meeting between Pakistan’s Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja and the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy. Director General International Coordination MoITT Syed Jawwad Ali Sherazi […]

• July 30, 2024
• General News

On July 29, the Supreme Court of Pakistan referred the murder case of journalist Arshad Sharif back to a three-judge committee for reassignment to a five-judge bench. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah noted that a larger bench previously heard the case and it should continue to be heard by a five-judge panel, subject to the […]