KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): The past 30 days have seen new legislation and actions by authorities threaten Pakistani freedom of expression, with reports published in local media claiming further internet restrictions are to come. On 10th day of June (2024) acting Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, in power after the previously acting Governor Malik Ahmad Khan […]
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GAZA (NPTV/IFJ): Since 7th day of October, 2023, Israeli airstrikes, bombardments, snipers, and soldiers have killed over 112 journalists and media workers. In addition to those murdered, many have been assaulted, arbitrarily detained, injured, or disabled. On 21st day of May, the Israeli government seized equipment belonging to the Associated Press, citing a new bill […]
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KARACHI: Chargé d’affaires (CDA) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer highlighted the strong Pak-US partnership and the American commitment to enhancing maritime security, supporting religious freedom, and cultural heritage preservation during his visit from 12th till 14th June. CDA Schofer visited Mazar-e-Quaid to honor Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Schofer’s visit […]
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MUZAFFARABAD: AJK High Court on Friday (14th June, 2024) granting bail to poet/journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah ordered his release. It may be recalled that Ahmed Farhad was picked from his home in Islamabad by unknown persons on 15th day of May. While on 29th May IHC was hearing a petition seeking his recovery, the court […]
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KARACHI: Not very far from the Arabian Sea, scene was set at the majestic Avari Towers, where karachiites converged to observe Festa della Repubblica (National Day) with Danilo Giurdanella, one of the longest-serving Italian Consuls General posted at this Metropolis. The amiable Consul General welcomed members of the diplomatic corps, educationists, artists, journalists, entrepreneurs, politicians, […]
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KARACHI: Consul General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Bakheet Ateeq Al-Rumaithi visited Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology here on the occasion of World Environment Day (Wednesday: 5th June, 2024). متحدہ عرب امارات کے قونصل جنرل کا ماحولیا ت کے عالمی دن کی مناسبت سے وفاقی جامعہ اردو کا دورہ وفاقی جامعہ […]
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KARACHI: Venue was Live Asia at Avari Towers where the gastronomes of the Metropolis converged on Wednesday (5th June, 2024) to celebrate the Italian culinary heritage with the diplomatic mission here. Italian Consulate General in Karachi is commemorating the National Day of Italy by organizing Bella Italia – Italian Food Festival in the Port City […]
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ROME: Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, following a rendezvous here, have proclaimed that the two countries would jointly enhance border security cooperation, attempt to contain illegal immigration, human and drug trafficking. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said a zero tolerance policy had been adopted against human trafficking and drug mafia. […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): In a tragic development, a record four journalists have been killed in the month of May, 2024 across Pakistan. On World Press Freedom Day (3rd May, 2024) Khuzdar Press Club President and senior journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal was killed after an unidentified motorcyclist attached and detonated an magnetic explosive device to his car. […]
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ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome addressed the ladies and gentlemen in the audience, who converged here on Saturday (1st June, 2024), to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the US-English Access Scholarship program. “Assalam-o-Alaikum! Good afternoon. It is an honor to be with you all. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the US-English Access Scholarship program. […]
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