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Journalist found dead in Mehrabpur

Journalist found dead in MehrabpurNAUSHAHRO FEROZE: The body of a local journalist, Aziz Memon, was found in a water channel in Mehrabpur on Sunday. The body was recovered from Gaddo Branch with a wire tied around the neck, showing signs of strangulation. Sources said Mr Memon, who was associated with

Govt urged to withdraw ‘curbs’ on social media

Govt urged to withdraw ‘curbs’ on social mediaISLAMABAD: As criticism of the government over new social media regulations continues, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) urged the government to reconsider its decision. The HRCP has expressed concern

PM Imran says fake news being run against him

PM Imran says fake news being run against himISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the press has defamed him by running fake news against him. The way deliberate campaigns were run to destabilise the government, had it been in any other country, those media

PBC, SCBA express concern over social media regulation

PBC, SCBA express concern over social media regulationISLAMABAD: The top bodies representing the legal fraternity expressed concern on Friday over reports that the government is weighing a set of proposals that seek to gag the media and curtail freedom of expression and digital rights of citizens

CPJ slams new social media measures

CPJ slams new social media measuresISLAMABAD: A leading media rights watchdog has slammed new regulatory measures for social media platforms in Pakistan. According to a draft of the law, the new measures announced earlier this week would pave the way for allowing Pakistani authorities to ask for the

Digital firms ask govt to rethink rules for online regulation

Digital firms ask govt to rethink rules for online regulationKARACHI: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has regretted that the Pakistan government released its rules on regulating social media without consulting stakeholders and urged the authorities to reconsider its move. The AIC is an industry

New rules framed only to regulate social media

New rules framed only to regulate social mediaISLAMABAD – The federal government has framed new rules to regulate social media in the country in order to mitigate its misuse in national interest. The government has made it clear that new rules have nothing to do with