Category: 1. Pakistan
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Govt urges PTI to ‘reconsider its unfortunate decision’ of quitting talks
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Irfan Siddiqui speaking to journalists outside Parliament House in Islamabad, January 23, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Expressing regret over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI)… Continue Reading News Source: www.thenews.com.pk
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Security forces neutralise 6 terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district: ISPR – Pakistan
Security forces have neutralised six terrorists in Balochistan’s Zhob district while they were trying to infiltrate into the province through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On [the] night of 22/23 January, movement of a group of khwarij, who were trying…
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Cold, dry weather to continue across Pakistan
Cold, dry weather to continue across Pakistan Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted mainly cold and dry weather for most parts… Continue Reading News Source: www.bolnews.com
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Bangladesh frees 178 troops over deadly 2009 mutiny – World
DHAKA: Bangladesh let 178 former paramilitary troops walk free from jail Thursday, nearly 16 years after they were detained over a violent mutiny that massacred dozens of senior army officers. Rampaging troops from the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) murdered 74 people during the two-day revolt that began in Dhaka and spread across the country in 2009,…
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NA passes controversial Peca amendment bill amid walkout by PTI, journalists – Pakistan
The National Assembly on Thursday passed a controversial amendment bill to the country’s cybercrime laws amid a walkout by PTI lawmakers and journalists from the proceedings. The latest draft of changes to the cybercrime laws, seen by Dawn.com and titled “The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025”, was tabled in the National Assembly a…
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PECA Amendment Bill, 2025 passed from National Assembly
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has passed the PECA Amendment Bill, 2025, a contentious bill aimed at regulating social media in Pakistan, ARY News reported. As per details, the bill, presented by Federal Minister Rana Tanveer, seeks to establish a new authority to oversee social media platforms and protect users’ rights. The authority will be responsible…
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SIFC focusing on promoting investment in country – Pakistan
Special Investment Facilitation Council is focusing on promoting investment in the country, a day after the body’s executive committee stressed the importance of close coordination and cooperation among relevant stakeholders to strengthen the country’s industrial sector, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday. The SIFC is a committee that helps foreign investments, intending to… Continue Reading…
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Renovation at Karachi’s National Stadium enters last phase
Renovation work is underway at the National Stadium Karachi on January 23, 2025. — Reporter KARACHI: The last phase of renovations has begun at the National Stadium Karachi as Pakistan is all set to hold the ICC Champions Trophy 2025,… Continue Reading News Source: www.thenews.com.pk
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National Assembly unanimously passes PECA law
National Assembly unanimously passes PECA law ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Prevention of Electronic Crimes… Continue Reading News Source: www.bolnews.com
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Journalists reject PECA amendments, demand repeal
Listen to article … Continue Reading News Source: tribune.com.pk