Government defends social media rules amid criticism
ISLAMABAD: As criticism continues to pour down on the government for approving a set of rules to regulate social media in the country, ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) officials defended the…
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Early Passage of Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill 2020 Demanded
ISLAMABAD: The ‘Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill 2020′ is a step forward towards ensuring security to journalists and media workers, said Nasir Malik, former Secretary Pakistan Federal Union…
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Govt okays rules to regulate social media
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a set of rules to regulate social media in the country, under which social media companies will be obliged to disclose any information or…
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Media bodies slam harassing calls to Majid Bhatti, Shoaib Jutt
KARACHI: Several journalists’ organisations have strongly condemned the threatening phone calls made to senior sports Jang/Geo News reporter Abdul Majid Bhatti and Shoaib Jutt, a reporter of a local TV…
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Senate on Human Rights rejects PEMRA’s move to regulate web TV content
Earlier this month, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) called for regulating web television and over-the-top (OTT) content services in the country. However, recent reports suggest that the Senate Functional…
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President for responsible use of social media
ISLAMABAD – Warning against serious consequences of fake news for world peace and stability, President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday underscored need for public awareness to ensure responsible and cautious…