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Global Media Groups Urge Pakistan to Protect Press Freedom, Release Detained Journalists
17+ press freedom groups, including CPJ & RSF, urge PM Shehbaz Sharif to safeguard press freedom, ensure journalist safety, and reform Peca. Sohrab Barkat’s immediate release demanded.
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Canadian Doctoral Student Seeks Bail After Arrest in Lahore Cybercrime Case
Canadian researcher Hamza Ahmed Khan seeks bail after cybercrime arrest in Lahore; court asks NCCIA to submit case record. Questions raised over legality of investigation.
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Amnesty Condemns PECA Convictions of Human Rights Lawyers in Pakistan
Amnesty International criticizes Pakistan’s convictions of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha as part of a “systematic campaign of harassment.” They face 10-year PECA sentences for social media posts supporting Baloch and Pashtun activists.
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Aleema Khanum Slams PTI Leadership, IHC on Imran Khan Case Delays
Aleema Khanum, Imran Khan’s sister, lashes out at PTI leaders and Islamabad High Court over secrecy in her brother’s medical treatment and delays in fixing his cases. Family demands treatment at Shifa International Hospital and timely hearings.
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Punjab Imposes 30-Day Ban on Outdoor Drone Flights
Punjab govt enforces a 30-day ban on outdoor drone flying under Section 144, citing security and public safety concerns. Indoor event coverage and law enforcement use remain exempt.
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Pakistan Modernizes Identity Cards with QR Code, Enhanced Biometrics, and Senior Citizen Benefits
Govt. updates National Identity Card rules with QR code verification, improved biometrics, and lifetime validity for senior citizens. The reforms aim to streamline digital services, boost security, and reduce fraud risks.
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Bushra Bibi Meets Family in Adiala Jail, Granted Bail in Ramna Police Case
PTI founder Bushra Bibi met her family in Adiala Jail, discussing personal matters and her eye treatment. She was also granted bail in the Ramna police station case.
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Swat Lawyer Sentenced to 6 Months for Contempt Over Defaming Female Judge
A Swat lawyer, Asadullah, gets 6-month jail term for contempt of court after threatening and using inappropriate language against a female civil judge.
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