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PTA Faces Backlash For Allegedly Operating Unregulated Surveillance System

Pakistanis are up in arms about a potential privacy breach by their own government. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country’s telecom regulator, is under fire for allegedly running a mass surveillance system that monitors citizens’ communications without proper legal safeguards. This issue surfaced after leaked phone conversations led to legal challenges by Bushra Bibi […]

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Federal Govt Rejects Punjab’s Proposal To Suspend Social Media Services During Muharram

Pakistan’s federal government has rejected a request from the Punjab provincial government to suspend social media platforms during the holy month of Muharram. While the Punjab government had proposed a ban on six social media applications, including Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp, from the 6th to the 11th of Muharram, the federal government has prioritized strengthening […]

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Keir Starmer Takes Over As UK’s New Prime Minister, Replacing Rishi Sunak

Keir Starmer has become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister following a decisive victory by the Labour Party in the general election. In a speech outside 10 Downing Street, after a ceremonial “kissing of hands” with King Charles III, Starmer emphasized the urgent need for a “bigger reset” in the country. Addressing his supporters, Starmer […]

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Imran Khan Announces To Go On Hunger Strike Over Lack Of Confidence In Chief Justice Isa

In recent events, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has voiced his lack of confidence in the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa. During a media interaction at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, Khan declared his intention to embark on a hunger strike. Khan’s decision stems from concerns regarding the Chief […]

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Sindh MPA Calls For Legal Action Against Sahil Adeem Over Derogatory Remarks On Women

On Thursday, PPP lawmaker Marvi Faseeh submitted a resolution to the Sindh Assembly Secretariat, condemning derogatory remarks made by motivational speaker Sahil Adeem about women during a recent appearance on a TV show. Adeem had asserted that 95% of women in Pakistan are “jahil” (ignorant) on the show Mukalma, hosted by the controversial screenwriter Khalil […]

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PML-N Faces Backlash Over Alleged Paid PR Campaigns For CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz

Recently, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) was under fire for allegedly paying hefty amounts to influencers and showbiz stars to promote Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. The controversy was brought to light by popular travel vlogger “Widelens With Abrar” and food vlogger Hamza Bhatti. They criticized the campaign as an immoral use of taxpayer […]

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Rahul Gandhi Cites Quran, Pays Tribute To Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) In Fiery Lok Sabha Speech

In a notable speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi invoked a verse from the Holy Quran to emphasize the importance of courage. Addressing the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, Gandhi praised his colleagues on the opposition benches for their steadfastness and resilience throughout the election period. Check […]

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UN Demands Immediate Release Of Imran Khan, Labels Detention ‘Arbitrary’

The United Nations has urged Pakistan to release former Prime Minister Imran Khan immediately, declaring his detention as ‘arbitrary’ and against international law. A UN human rights group emphasized that Khan’s imprisonment violated international standards and called for his swift release. In response, Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated on Tuesday that the arrest […]

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‘Cherry’ Air Cooler Goes Out-of-Stock After Imran Khan’s Jail Picture Goes Viral

The Cherry air cooler has completely sold out after it was seen in a viral photograph of Imran Khan’s jail room. The picture, which shows the former Prime Minister of Pakistan in his cell, prominently features the air cooler in the background. This unexpected exposure has skyrocketed the product’s popularity, drawing significant attention from consumers […]

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Would Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Have Been Released If The Iddat Case Verdict Was Different?

In a major development, a district and sessions court in Islamabad on Thursday rejected pleas from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, seeking suspension of their sentences in the iddat case. Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Afzal Majoka announced the verdict, which had been reserved earlier in the week […]

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