TikTok’s growing influence, user rights and the highs of Pakistani politics – Pakistan
With a rise in political content, TikTok needs to maintain its rigourous content moderation. Meanwhile, a top official in Pakistan does not rule out the platform adhering to a controversial data law if enacted. TikTok in Pakistan is no longer the same so-called ‘cringe’ app it was widely perceived as a few years ago. It […]
Why Adding Salt to Your Coffee Might Be the Upgrade You Never Knew You Needed
PUBLISHED September 12, 2024 There’s a surprising new coffee hack trending across the internet: adding salt to your coffee. As odd as it may sound, I’ve found myself becoming a true fan of this unusual addition—perhaps even preferring it to sweeteners. And here’s my hot take: I think you might love it too! Hear me […]
Judge’s brother secures protective bail in IHC – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The brother of Special Judge Central Humayun Dilawar secured protective bail from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday. A judicial magistrate in Bannu on Aug 10 issued arrest warrants for Judge Humayun Dilawar, who had convicted Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, last year. The warrants were issued on Tuesday on an […]
Polio teams focus on chronic refusal cases during week-long campaign – Pakistan
HYDERABAD: Polio teams are focusing on chronic refusal cases in Hyderabad during the ongoing seven-day Sub National Immunisation Days (SNID) for eradication of poliovirus that started on Monday. Hence, two men were arrested for persistently refusing to comply with government’s directives for vaccination of children against poliovirus and in another case a woman quarreled with […]
PCB announces Rs 30 million prize for Champions One-Day Cup winners
Listen to article The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the prize money for the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup, which will commence at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium from September 12. According to the PCB, the tournament winners will receive Rs 30 million, while the runners-up will receive Rs 15 million. The tournament, featuring five teams, will start today […]
Polio worker among six slain in KP attacks – Pakistan
• Police officers in Bajaur announce boycott of polio campaign in protest• Three security men martyred in separate attacks in Bajaur and South Waziristan BAJAUR / SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Six people, including three security personnel, a polio worker and two labourers, lost their lives and 12 others were injured in three separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s […]
Australia to fine social media giants for failing to tackle misinformation
Australia is set to introduce legislation imposing fines of up to 5% of global revenue on tech companies that fail to curb the spread of misinformation online. The bill, part of a broader regulatory effort, requires internet platforms to establish codes of conduct to prevent harmful falsehoods. If platforms fail to comply, a government regulator […]
Govt disputes ‘arrests from National Assembly’ as speaker doles out punishment – Pakistan
• Ayaz Sadiq proposes ‘charter of parliament’, issues production orders for detained PTI MNAs• PTI announces boycott of proceedings until investigation into ‘raid’• Special 18-member committee formed for ‘smooth functioning’ of parliament• Bilawal calls for shunning politics of revenge ISLAMABAD: While Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed no lawmaker was taken into custody from the premises […]
Downplayed by health dept, dengue may turn into full-blown epidemic – Pakistan
LAHORE: Apparently, the Punjab health authorities have been misleading the chief minister by generating ‘fake reports’ to show low prevalence of the dengue virus in the province, which may sock the provincial government later as the mosquito-borne disease is fast becoming an epidemic. The reports, contrary to the officially reported cases, suggest that the number […]
Sindh senior minister meets automaker representatives
The Sindh government is accelerating its efforts to launch an electric taxi project, with senior provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon meeting with representatives from Chinese automaker GAC and Dewan Motors to discuss the initiative. The meeting was attended by Sindh Transport Secretary Asad Zaman, Dewan Yousuf Farooqui, and GAC representatives Zhu Song, Zhen Wen, Zafar […]