A court in Pakistan has ruled that the chief Editor of Norway’s tabloid Verdens Gang (VG) and its reporter Rolf John Widerøe deliberately defamed noted Dubai-based Pakistani origin businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor and conducted a prolonged defamation campaign against him with the intention to harm him. The court has also mandated the duo to pay Rs30 million in damages, along with covering the legal fees incurred by Zahoor and his legal representatives. Presiding over the protracted defamation case initiated by Zahoor against the VG Chief Editor and reporter Widerøe, Judge Abid Zubair of the Additional District and Session court in…
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Amidst increasing terrorist activities across the country, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday approved the establishment of the National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (NIFTAC) under the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta). The approval was granted during the fifth meeting of the Nacta Board of Governors in Islamabad. The session focused on critical decisions aimed at reinforcing Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework. The country has been facing a surge in terrorist attacks targeting law enforcement and security forces since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, particularly in the bordering provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. According to data…
A case has been registered against Salman Ahmad, a veteran Pakistani musician, under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) for allegedly disseminating anti-state propaganda, police reported on Monday. According to the police, the case was filed at Defence A police station in Lahore on behalf of the state. The first information report (FIR) stated that Ahmad had allegedly spread false propaganda against state institutions on social media and shared a post inciting hatred, which subsequently went viral. It further mentioned that the post was observed by a police officer on duty, leading to the formal registration of the case.…
Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan in recent days, according to the United Nations and Taliban officials, as Islamabad has increased pressure for their return to their country of origin. Last month, Pakistan set an early April deadline for approximately 800,000 Afghans holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) issued by Pakistani authorities to depart the country. This marks another phase in Islamabad’s ongoing campaign over recent years to remove Afghans from the country. Families carrying their belongings lined up at the key border crossings of Torkham in the north and Spin Boldak in the south, reminiscent of similar…
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday held his inaugural telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the two top diplomats concurred on the necessity of resolving the issue of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US forces. According to a statement released by the Foreign Office (FO), Dar engaged in a call and discussed bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation with his US counterpart. Furthermore, the US State Department also issued a statement regarding the high-level communication between the top officials of the two nations. “They (Rubio and Dar) discussed US reciprocal…
Amidst the ongoing protests against the six-canal project planned on the Indus River in Sindh, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Monday that the southeastern province’s rightful share of water would not be affected in any way. Addressing the National Assembly session, Dar reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting provincial water rights. “The government is handling the issue of water distribution with transparency and care,” he said, adding that the recent canal project, initially proposed in July of last year, had been delayed at Sindh’s request for a thorough review. “I urged my colleagues not…
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media team for spreading “hatred and negative propaganda” in the country, labeling it the “biggest hurdle” in mending ties with political parties and the establishment. Sanaullah made this statement while speaking on Geo News program “Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath.” The premier’s aide stated that the former ruling party became a victim of its own social media brigade, nurtured by its founding chairman Imran Khan, for use against his political rivals. His comments come amid reports of backchannel efforts by US-based Pakistanis who held…
President Donald Trump’s imposition of sweeping tariffs has ignited fears of a global trade war, causing widespread economic concern. The tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all imports and significantly higher duties on specific nations, threaten to drastically increase consumer prices in the United States and destabilize the global economy. International reactions have been marked by strong condemnation, with countries like China and the European Union pledging retaliatory measures. This situation has led to a major downturn in global stock markets, and there’s considerable confusion stemming from conflicting messages from the White House regarding the purpose and permanence of these…
The operator of Wikipedia has been instructed by an Indian court to remove statements it considers defamatory from the Wikipedia page of a domestic news agency it hosts. This marks the latest such directive issued to the popular online encyclopedia. The Wikimedia Foundation has become the second major technology platform, after X (formerly Twitter), to find itself embroiled in court disputes in recent years over orders in India mandating the removal of online content. Last year, the news agency, ANI, initiated a defamation lawsuit against Wikimedia in the Delhi High Court. ANI cited a Wikipedia description that claimed the agency…
PUBG Mobile’s highly anticipated 3.8 update is scheduled to be released on May 6, 2025, bringing with it new gameplay mechanics, cosmetic skins, and collaborations. The developers have also initiated a beta testing phase, allowing a select group of players to experience the update prior to its official launch. How to Join the PUBG Mobile 3.8 Beta Test? Players interested in participating in the beta test can register through PUBG Mobile’s official Discord server. A TestFlight invitation link will be provided to eligible participants; however, as the number of slots is limited, early registration is advised. PUBG Mobile 3.8 Leaked…
