LAHORE: Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has asserted that a "new PPP" is taking shape, led by figures aligned with Asif Ali Zardari rather than the traditional B
Pakistan's upper house of parliament has passed a controversial bill that critics say is designed to suppress freedom of speech.
Shibli Faraz, an opposition leader in the senate, opposed the legislation saying it was being passed in haste and without consulting all stakeholders. Zulfiqar Bukhari, spokesman for former prime minister Imran Khan, said their Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party would challenge the legislation in court.
Pakistan's Senate passes a controversial bill granting the government powers to fine and imprison social media users for disinformation. Critics argue this suppresses free speech. The bill will now proceed to President Asif Ali Zardari for signing.
Authorities say militants have attacked a security post in southwest Pakistan that triggered an intense shootout in which two soldiers and five insurgents were killed.
The bill, which was passed by the lower house of parliament last Thursday, grants the government extensive powers to impose heavy fines and incarcerate social media users for spreading disinformation.
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) initiated an inquiry into the Toshakhana case against President Asif Ali Zardari, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, and Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani,
President Asif Ali Zardari has called for utilizing education to achieve a prosperous, inclusive and progressive Pakistan. In his message on the International Day of Education, he also called for responsible use of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the education system.
President Asif Ali Zardari has extended heartfelt felicitations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko on his election for the 7th term as
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the prestigious Sitara-i-Imtiaz award on Asif Bashir in recognition of his extraordinary services in public service during a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
While supporters believe the amendments are essential to combat fake news and hate speech, critics warn of potential censorship and misuse
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan Armed Forces were capable of dealing with any challenge. He made these remarks while addressing to the delegation of participants of the 38th Air War Course of the Pakistan Air Force who called on the President, a President Office’s news release said.