Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) calls on authorities to ensure uninterrupted internet access rather than issuing incredulous explanations and leaving the door open for future disruptions after social media access was again disrupted in Pakistan. In what has become an unfortunate trend in the country, social media access was disrupted again on January 20. The disruption, […]

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The participants in the joint meeting decided to seek cooperation from human rights activists and lawyers and create deterrence over the safety of journalists and ‘shrinking space’ for free speech in the media, Dawn reported. In a bid to jointly resist media restrictions through pressure tactics and trolling on social media and to ensure freedom […]

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ISLAMABAD: In a bid to maintain decorum and security within the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court, stringent guidelines have been introduced, restricting media personnel from recording video, conducting interviews, or filming YouTube programs within the Supreme Court Building. The directive, issued by the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, specifies that only designated […]

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ISLAMABAD: In a bid to maintain decorum and security within the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court, stringent guidelines have been introduced, restricting media personnel from recording video, conducting interviews, or filming YouTube programs within the Supreme Court Building. The directive, issued by the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, specifies that only designated […]

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In a directive issued on Thursday afternoon, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed all its licensees operating under the ‘news and current affairs’ and ‘regional language’ to exercise utmost care while reporting on the issue. It also directed the media organizations to avoid “telecasting/breaking any unsubstantiated news” on the recent developments between Pakistan […]

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KHAIRPUR: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested the killer of journalist Aziz Memon from Sindh’s Khairpur district, ARY News reported. According to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Khairpur, the prime suspect, Ameer Hassan, was arrested from the Khairpur Link Road after a ‘shootout’ The police official said Ameer Hassan was planning a robbery […]

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KHAIRPUR: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested the killer of journalist Aziz Memon from Sindh’s Khairpur district, ARY News reported. According to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Khairpur, the prime suspect, Ameer Hassan, was arrested from the Khairpur Link Road after a ‘shootout’ The police official said Ameer Hassan was planning a robbery […]

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