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Legal obstacles arise in the implementation of internet shutdowns and the installation of firewalls, leading to a challenge at the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

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Using his attorney Imaan Mazari as a conduit, Mir made the Ministry for Human Rights and the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) respondents in the petition.

Because the firewall installation infringes on citizens’ fundamental rights, the petition asks the court to order its termination.

The petition requests that the installation be contingent upon consideration of stakeholders’ views and the defense of fundamental rights.

According to the petition, using the internet for one’s livelihood should be recognized as a fundamental human right under the Constitution.

A comprehensive report on the firewall from the relevant parties is requested by the court in the petition.

A notable decrease in internet speed appears to have resulted from the firewall installation, according to the petition. Youth are the foundation of the internet economy, and the petition claims that this has hurt them.

In order to resolve the recent delays in internet access throughout Pakistan, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, presided over by Palwasha Khan, met earlier and requested a thorough report on the matter within two weeks.

The disruption of the internet has cost freelancers and digital companies $500 million already, and it has affected the nation’s economy, as Senator Afnan Ullah Khan pointed out during the discussion.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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