Poor online score
A RECENT report by Freedom House, the US-based watchdog that assesses democratic trends around the world, has placed Pakistan among the top 10 countries where digital freedoms are being curtailed….
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PPP assails Imran’s claim about media freedom
ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday ridiculed the claim made by Prime Minister Imran Khan about independence of the media, alleging that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government…
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Ban on TikTok won’t be lifted until ‘unlawful’ content removed: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Peshawar High Court on Wednesday that it won’t lift the ban on TikTok until unlawful contents were removed from the popular video-sharing…
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Pemra fines TV channel over remarks against woman cricketer
KARACHI: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on TV channel Neo News for airing “insensitive, demeaning, derogatory and hateful” remarks by cricketer Abdul…
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PM launches digital media development programme for youth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday launched a digital media development programme for the youth, saying that the information technology has opened gateway of immense opportunities for the youth. Speaking…
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This is the first govt that has left media completely independent: PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday his government was the first in Pakistan’s history to give “complete independence” to the media. Addressing the launching ceremony of the Digital Media…