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November 5, 2025 - Comments Off on Defamation case to be filed against journalist for spreading fake news

Defamation case to be filed against journalist for spreading fake news

On Tuesday, Punjab Information Minister addressed the press to announce the provincial government’s decision to file a defamation case against journalist Ahmed Faraz for spreading ‘fake news’ about Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz. The journalist is alleged to have hosted a social media programme where he discussed false narratives about Maryam Nawaz and the Prime Minister’s son, Hamza Shabaz. The journalist has claimed to not having defamed anyone. 

November 4, 2025 - Comments Off on Digital payments account for up to 88 percent of retail transactions

Digital payments account for up to 88 percent of retail transactions

According to the State Bank of Pakistan’s annual report on Payment Systems, payments made through digital channels accounted for 88 percent of all transactions in the financial year of 2025. This is an increase of approximately 3 percent from last year. Despite the challenges of online financial fraud, the report expressed how this rapid growth of digital payments has not only improved convenience for users but is also a sign of advancements for Pakistan. 

November 4, 2025 - Comments Off on Saba Qamar files defamation notice against Naeem Hanif 

Saba Qamar files defamation notice against Naeem Hanif 

Actress Saba Qamar shared a copy of a defamation notice filed by her against Naeem Hanif, a journalist and YouTuber. The notice was posted onto Qamar’s Instagram account alongside multiple other Instagram stories where the actress detailed how Khan was spreading fake and baseless claims about her on his YouTube podcast. In a news podcast posted in the first week of November, Naeem Khan discussed statements made by Saba Qamar and passed defamatory and sexist remarks against her and other actresses.

November 4, 2025 - Comments Off on Google Chromebook assembly line inaugurated in Pakistan 

Google Chromebook assembly line inaugurated in Pakistan 

Pakistan launched its first Google Chromebook assembly line at a ceremony in Islamabad. Inaugurated by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, this initiative was lauded as a ‘historic milestone’ for the country’s journey towards digital transformation. It was further said that Google’s presence in the country would help them closer to creating an ecosystem for greater collaboration, capacity building and increased access to global platforms. 

November 3, 2025 - Comments Off on Notices issued by LHC to NCCIA on Ducky Bhai bail petition

Notices issued by LHC to NCCIA on Ducky Bhai bail petition

Notices were issued to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority by Lahore High Court (LHC) in regards to Saadur Rehman’s, aka Ducky Bhai, bail petition. The former YouTuber was arrested and charged for promoting illegal gambling applications on his social media account. 

The petition asked the court to grant Rehman bail, while stating that all other suspects arrested at the same time as him have already been released. It further argued that prior to his arrest at the airport, where he was travelling for a work event, Rehman had not been issued any notice to appear for an inquiry. 

October 30, 2025 - Comments Off on Missing NCCIA Official Found in FIA Custody

Missing NCCIA Official Found in FIA Custody

Muhammad Usman, the missing Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), was found to be in the custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). Usman was reportedly abducted from Islamabad earlier this month. A Lahore Judicial Magistrate short order confirmed he was remanded to three days of physical custody with the FIA. The NCCIA official was nominated in an FIR filed by the wife of YouTuber Ducky Bhai on charges of colluding with other NCCIA officials, misusing authority, and extorting bribes. The FIR alleges that Usman and others transferred millions of rupees to higher-ups.

October 30, 2025 - Comments Off on Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha Indicted in Social Media Case

Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha Indicted in Social Media Case

An Islamabad district and sessions court indicted human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to controversial social media posts. The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had registered the case under the PECA Act, accusing the couple of attempting to incite linguistic divisions and creating the impression that the armed forces were engaged in terrorism. Both accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court summoned all prosecution witnesses for the next hearing on November 5. Chattha, who was briefly arrested the previous day for non-appearance, was present and later released.

October 29, 2025 - Comments Off on Over a Million Users Weekly Show Suicidal Intent on ChatGPT

Over a Million Users Weekly Show Suicidal Intent on ChatGPT

OpenAI reported that over one million ChatGPT users each week send messages containing "explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent." This represents approximately 1.2 million users out of the 800 million active weekly users. The company also estimates that slightly fewer than 600,000 users show signs of mental health emergencies related to psychosis or mania. Following a public lawsuit, OpenAI has since increased parental controls, expanded access to crisis hotlines, and updated its chatbot to better recognize and respond to users experiencing mental health crises. The company has enlisted over 170 mental health professionals to assist in its research.

October 29, 2025 - Comments Off on Industrialists Criticize Telecoms Over Poor Internet Services

Industrialists Criticize Telecoms Over Poor Internet Services

The SITE Association of Industries (SAI) strongly criticized Pakistan's telecom operators and internet service providers for persistent network disruptions, calling their performance substandard and damaging to business operations. Industrialists from Karachi's largest industrial zone reported that frequent internet outages and weak mobile signals severely affect both domestic and international communications. SAI President Ahmed Azeem Alvi warned that the inability to maintain communication with foreign buyers is affecting export orders and trade commitments, causing significant financial losses. Alvi appealed to the Prime Minister to intervene and direct telecom companies to enhance their infrastructure and service quality.

October 29, 2025 - Comments Off on Imaan Mazari’s Husband Hadi Ali Chattha Arrested at Islamabad Court

Imaan Mazari’s Husband Hadi Ali Chattha Arrested at Islamabad Court

Hadi Ali Chattha, husband of lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, was arrested outside a courtroom in Islamabad in a case related to controversial social media posts. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka issued an arrest warrant after Chattha was recorded as having "intentionally not appeared," despite his wife claiming he was present in court. Chattha was arrested under a non-bailable warrant, which his wife termed "completely illegal." The case was registered by the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under the PECA Act, accusing the couple of attempting to incite linguistic divisions and portraying armed forces as ineffective.