Faisal Waqas The recent Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting proceedings have raised an important question: where should the line be drawn between cybercrime enforcement and the regulation of journalism? The committee’s direction to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) not to use PECA against newspapers, television websites or their digital platforms appears to offer an important clarification at a time when the boundaries between traditional media and digital media are increasingly blurred. The issue is not simply about one columnist or one notice. It is about the larger principle of who should regulate published journalism. According to…
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KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday revised school timings, increasing teaching hours by one hour after restoring the weekly Saturday holiday in all public and private schools across the province. The decision aims to improve learning outcomes, ensure effective academic activities, and help teachers complete the prescribed syllabus within the academic year. Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah announced the decision, saying the restoration of the Saturday holiday had been approved by Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah. Under the revised arrangement, schools will remain closed on Saturdays, while an additional hour will be added to teaching time on…
ISLAMABAD: After delay in approval of the judges’ appointment summary sent to the President, the government has decided to move ahead according to the constitution, government sources said. Consultations have been underway over issuance of the notification of the appointment of judges under the Article 48 and Article 175A (8). President has been bound to the advice of the prime minister under Article 48 of the constitution. The President could return the summary of appointment of judges with objections within 15 days, but the president has yet to approve the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) recommendations or return the summary…
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a 20-member squad for the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, with newly-appointed captain Abu Bakar Mahmood set to lead the national side at the prestigious tournament in the Netherlands and Belgium. The World Cup will run from August 15 to 30, with Pakistan returning to the global showpiece after securing qualification earlier this year through a runners-up finish at the World Cup qualifiers. The squad combines experienced campaigners with emerging talent as Pakistan looks to make an impact on its return to hockey’s biggest stage. The announcement comes just days after…
President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within FIFA, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down have grown since he abandoned it last Saturday. One of those believed to be at the meeting is FIFA’s secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom, whose internal email to staff criticising the plan was leaked on Tuesday. Infantino, a 56-year-old Swiss lawyer — who…
Millions of BTS fans found relief after V made his first social media appearance following online speculation about a minor car accident. The singer, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, shared Instagram Stories while travelling with BTS in the United States, indicating that he was continuing his tour activities normally. The concern began after an unverified video circulated online, claiming that V was involved in a minor rear-end collision following BTS’ ARIRANG World Tour concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 2. The reports were not officially confirmed by V or his agency. However, online claims…
The organizers of the Met Gala have announced that fashion designer John Galliano will be the focus of next year’s Costume Institute exhibition. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vogue announced Friday that the 2027 exhibition will be titled “John Galliano: Horizon.” The announcement has sparked debate because of antisemitic comments Galliano made in 2011. At the time, he faced legal penalties, was fined and lost his job at the fashion house where he worked. Galliano, now 65, later apologized for his remarks. He said he could not remember the incident because he was struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction. He…
KARACHI: Counterfeit Rs 5,000 currency notes are in circulation across Karachi markets, and traders and businessmen have been advised to exercise caution when handling these bills, ARY News reported. Reports about the spread of fake Rs 5,000 notes in Karachi markets have surfaced, raising serious concerns among both traders and the general public. Fraudsters are using various tactics to deceive citizens and business owners by handing them fake Rs 5,000 notes. Speaking on the issue, President of the Karachi Electronics Dealers Association (KEDA), Rizwan Irfan, stated that several instances of businessmen receiving counterfeit Rs 5,000 notes have been reported in…
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways on Wednesday announced the restoration of two suspended train services, ARY News reported. The announcement was made by Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi. He said the Babu Passenger Train and Sandal Express will resume operations within two weeks. The minister said the Lahore-to-Lala Musa Babu Passenger Train will restart from August 20, while the Sandal Express, operating from Multan to Sargodha via Jhang, will resume service from August 21. Hanif Abbasi said both trains had been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and that the decision to restore them was taken to facilitate passengers and improve the…
US President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday, raising hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programme. The announcement came as global oil prices fell sharply following the suspension of US military strikes and renewed diplomatic engagement. Speaking to reporters while returning to Washington from New Jersey, President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran would begin on Monday afternoon, although he did not disclose the venue or identify those taking part in the talks. Trump declined to set a deadline for reaching an agreement…
