ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr Raghib Naeemi, said that the “positive use” of virtual private networks (VPNs) in the country was very rare as they were largely used to access “immoral content” anonymously, and urged users to register their VPNs to ensure traceability and promote responsible use. VPNs are widely used around the …
ISLAMABAD: Digital rights activists and religious scholars have questioned the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) decree calling the use of VPNs un-Islamic. In an unprecedented proclamation on Friday, CII chief Dr Raghib Naeemi said using VPNs to access “immoral or illegal content” was against Sharia. The council advises parliament on aligning legislation with Islamic teachings. A CII member told Dawn …
QUETTA: Seven security personnel were martyred and 18 others wounded in a pre-dawn terrorist attack on a check post on a mountain in the Johan area of Kalat, officials said on Saturday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, security forces killed six terrorists while four others were injured when they attempted to attack the security post near Shah Mardan on Friday …
LONDON: In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a letter to a Labour MP issued a detailed statement, saying there is “no indication” that Mr Khan will be tried in military courts. The letter was made public by PTI’s Syed Zulfi Bukhari on …
ISLAMABAD: The government’s legal adviser Barrister Aqeel Malik has said that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will lead a committee to engage with the PPP and attempt to resolve any concerns they may have about the ruling coalition. Earlier this week, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari delivered a scathing critique of his ruling ally Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing frustration over …
RAWALPINDI: In a rare public appearance during his trial before an anti-terrorism court on Saturday, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi appealed to citizens to respond to PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s call for protest in Islamabad on Nov 24. “We must remain calm, and our protest must be peaceful,” Mr Qureshi remarked as …
LAHORE: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday unveiled what he described as “new video evidence” related to the May 9 riots, demanding incarcerated PTI leader Imran Khan issue a public apology for his party’s alleged role in the violence and called for swift disposal of all pending cases. Speaking at a press conference, Mr Tarar showcased CCTV footage of …
LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League (N) President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has called the November 24 protest call a bid to destabilise the country, speaking to the media before departing London for Pakistan on Saturday. Accompanied by his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, he addressed reporters outside Avenfield House, dismissing the protest as “false propaganda” and labelling organisers …
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to reduce state intervention in the economy and strengthen competition, while also stressing the need for urgent energy sector reforms. “Pakistan should take steps to decrease state intervention in the economy and enhance competition, which will help foster the development of a dynamic private sector,” a statement issued by the …
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Information and Public Relations Adviser Barrister Dr Saif has stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has not had any contact with the “establishment so far.” He reiterated that a major protest will take place on November 24 and warned that if the PTI’s demands are not met, the planned demonstration could escalate to a sit-in in Islamabad, …