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12 More Karachi Police Officers Suspended for Social Media Violations

What Happened: Karachi Police have suspended 12 more officers for social media violations, bringing the total to 18, with strict orders against posting videos in uniform. What you need to know: Karachi Police have intensified their crackdown on officers using social media during duty hours, leading to the suspension of 12 more officers, including three […]

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Pakistan Upgrades Web System Amid Ongoing Internet Disruptions

What Happened: Pakistan’s IT minister confirmed an upgrade to the web management system amid ongoing internet disruptions, raising concerns about economic and business impacts. What you need to know: After months of speculation about internet disruptions, Pakistan’s IT minister, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, confirmed that the government is upgrading its “web management system” to address cybersecurity

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Student Expelled for Bringing Biryani in Indian school

What Happened: A student in northern India was allegedly expelled for bringing non-vegetarian biryani, prompting an official investigation after public outcry. What you need to know: In northern India, a school allegedly expelled a student for bringing non-vegetarian biryani, sparking significant attention on social media. As a result, authorities in the Amroha district have launched

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Hamid Mir: Veteran Pakistani Journalist and Political Commentator

Hamid Mir, born on July 23, 1966, is a prominent Pakistani journalist, columnist, and writer. Starting his career with Pakistani newspapers, he has been a key figure in journalism, notably hosting the political talk show Capital Talk on Geo News since 2002. Mir writes for both Urdu and English newspapers and has contributed to The

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Challenges and Harassment Faced by Women Doctors in Pakistan

The harassment of female doctors at hospitals is a long-standing issue, recently highlighted by the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, India. Despite promises from the West Bengal government in 2019 to improve security, little progress has been made. In Pakistan, women doctors face similar challenges. Often, they work in tough

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Akhtar Mengal Announces Departure from Pakistan, Criticizes Political Parties

What Happened: Sardar Akhtar Mengal announced his departure from Pakistan on X, criticizing political parties for not accepting his resignation and calling for apologies to Balochistan’s people and activists. What you need to know: On Thursday, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal, announced his departure from Pakistan via the social media platform

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FIA Arrests Fahad Saeed for Online Harassment and Blackmail

What Happened: The FIA has arrested Fahad Saeed in Islamabad for online sexual harassment and blackmail, seizing multiple devices and evidence in the crackdown. What you need to know: Saeed is accused of blackmailing a woman by posting edited images on social media and sending explicit content to her relatives via WhatsApp. What more: Saeed’s

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General Munir Highlights Unity and New Threats on Defence Day

What Happened: On Defence and Martyrs’ Day, General Syed Asim Munir stressed the need for national unity against emerging threats like digital terrorism and fifth-generation warfare while honoring the courage of the armed forces and martyrs. What you need to know: On Defence and Martyrs’ Day, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir highlighted

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Saheefa Jabbar receives over Rs21,000 electricity bill for her empty house

What Happened: Renowned actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has voiced her astonishment and frustration over an unusually high electricity bill she received for her vacant house, labeling it ‘unreasonable.’ What you need to know: On Instagram, Saheefa shared a screenshot of her online payment receipt, revealing a bill totaling Rs21,625, which left her dumbfounded. “I can’t

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Teacher’s husband in Gujranwala arrested for sexually assaulting female students at school

What Happened: A man named Imran from Gujranwala was arrested for sexually abusing multiple young girls at a school managed by his wife. The school, part of a government-backed non-formal education program, operated from their home, where Imran oversaw the canteen. What you need to know: Imran exploited his position over several years, abusing the

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