Pakistan has adopted a new law that criminalizes online disinformation in a move that the authorities say is aimed at combating the spread of fake news o
The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?
ATC exonerates them of all charges for lack of evidence; six identical cases also pending since 2007. pending since 2007
Journalists rallied on Tuesday in the country’s major cities, including Islamabad, Karachi, Faisalabad and Lahore, vowing to resist government efforts aimed at suppressing freedom of speech.
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists led rallies in cities including Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, to demand the government withdraws the bill, which has been passed by parliament but has ...
Following remarks by Karachi traders suggesting a swap between Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah with his Punjab counterpart Maryam Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal
According to DawnNews TV, cities where protests were held included Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Faisalabad, Bahawalnagar and Sukkur. Members of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists ...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the installation of an international-standard cargo scanning system in Karachi and other major trading hubs to combat smuggling and enhance trade
The 5th Islamabad Marathon saw a spectacular display of athleticism and sportsmanship as Pakistan Army's Israr Khattak emerged victorious in the full marathon category. Sohail Amir secured the title in the half marathon, while Atiq ur Rehman triumphed in the 5-kilometer race. In the women’s marathon, Norway's athlete claimed the top spot.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): In a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA) under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan, an inquiry committee was formed on the issue of protective fences around Motorways which will submit report within 10 days.
Now let’s look at the involvement of illegal Afghan immigrants in crimes as reported by Pakistani media: • 225 Afghans arrested for street crimes in Karachi (Jan 30, 2025). • PKR 35 million were recovered from Afghan robbers (Jan 25, 2025). • Crime surged in Peshawar by 30% (Nov 2024); 60% of street crime suspects are Afghans.
Journalists in Pakistan are up in arms after a new law was passed that empowers the government to punish anyone for spreading what the authorities deem online disinformation.