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Pakistan Govt. Restricts Social Media Access

18Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan

Pakistan Govt. Restricts Social Media Access

Many internet service providers (ISPs) in Pakistan have been restricting social media access from Facebook and Instagram. There hasn't been an official statement from the Pakistani government regarding the restrictions. Some reports speculate this might be a step towards a more complete social media shutdown. The Pakistan government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has further tightened its control over social media. After blocking X (formerly Twitter) for over six months, they have now restricted other social media access to Facebook and Instagram. Since Wednesday, people in Pakistan have had trouble using Facebook and Instagram, with issues reported across various internet service providers. Some users are also facing problems with other Meta-owned apps like WhatsApp. The government has...

11 Packaged Snacks Ordered Off Shelves Due to Safety Concerns

18Jul

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Health, Pakistan

11 Packaged Snacks Ordered Off Shelves Due to Safety Concerns

Consumers are advised to be cautious after the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) ordered immediately removing 11 packaged snacks from the market. Laboratory testing revealed the products to be "unfit for human consumption" due to failing to meet minimum safety and quality standards. The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has demanded that a private company recall 11 of its snack products from the market after they were found unsafe to eat by a lab. Various tests were run on these 11 packaged snacks to learn their availability for human health and safety. The snacks include: Slanty Vegetable Snackers Hot Masala Snackers Pizza Twitch Classic Potato Sticks Cheese Ball Masala Cheese Balls Cheese Kai Korean Hot Kai Spicy Mala Kai Mala Wok Kai Korean Kimchi SFA Dire...

PTI Activist Sanam Javed Rearrested Shortly After Release

15Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Latest, Pakistan

PTI Activist Sanam Javed Rearrested Shortly After Release

In a surprising turn of events, authorities have arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed once again, just hours after a local Islamabad court acquitted her of charges brought by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court decided in her favor on Sunday and released her from custody. However, authorities apprehended her shortly after she arrived at the office of her lawyer, Mian Ali Ashfaq, cutting her freedom short. Confirming the re-arrest on social media, Ashfaq stated that Islamabad police had taken Ms. Javed into custody. He emphasized the importance of cooperating with law enforcement and said they had handed her over without resistance. Ashfaq stated, “Sanam Javed has been re-arrested by Islamabad police. We have cooperated fully with the authorities...

Government Moves to Ban PTI, Pursue Legal Action Against Imran Khan

15Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Pakistan

Government Moves to Ban PTI, Pursue Legal Action Against Imran Khan

The government of Pakistan has announced its decision to seek a ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, revealing intentions to file a petition before the Supreme Court. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar disclosed this development during a press conference on Monday, emphasizing that coexistence between Pakistan and PTI was no longer feasible for the country's progress. Tarar pointed to various reasons supporting the government's stance, including the foreign funding case, alleged interference with international agreements, and what he described as anti-Pakistan activities abroad. He asserted that these factors provided compelling grounds for the proposed ban under Article 17 of the Constitution, which empowers the government to take action against political entities deemed...

KP May Close 14 Universities Due to Poor Performance

15Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Latest, Pakistan

KP May Close 14 Universities Due to Poor Performance

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering the drastic step of shutting down 14 universities due to concerns over their performance and ongoing financial difficulties. Authorities haven't reached a final decision yet and are seriously considering all options. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), officials are thinking about closing 14 universities because they are not doing well and are facing financial problems. The Task Force Committee for Higher Education is scrutinizing the operations of these universities. The committee's recommendations are planning to finalize and send the report to the cabinet for approval. The committee has had two meetings to discuss solutions. Their meeting on July 11 will determine the final decision. Following the meeting, they will present the recommendat...