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Pakistan expedites the establishment of a firewall system to oversee all digital media sites.

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The regulatory framework for over-the-top (OTT) services is being strengthened by the government of Pakistan, which has made notable progress in this regard.

With the conclusion of discussions involving all significant parties, a project led by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has just achieved a significant milestone.

Numerous systems, including well-known messaging apps like WhatsApp, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Emo, and Viber, are expected to be governed by the proposed framework. Furthermore included in the scope of this law are social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as well as services associated with online gambling and e-commerce.

In accordance with the framework agreement, services will be divided into three groups:

All systems that facilitate communication, including Skype, Facebook Messenger, Emo, WhatsApp, and Viber, will fall under the category of communication services.

Applications: This group will comprise sites such as LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and other e-services as well as e-commerce and gaming platforms.

Websites like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and Video on Demand (VOD) services fall under the category of non-broadcasting services.

Additionally included by the rule are broadcasting services, which include social media platforms with a Pakistani audience. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PICA) 2016, the PEMRA Ordinance 2002, and the PTA Act 1996 will provide the framework as a whole.

All parties and companies must act in accordance with local regulations, which is one of the main provisions of the new framework. A license or registration from the appropriate internal body must be obtained by all platforms within a year in the event that the Federal Cabinet approves the framework.

PTA and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) together regulate media digital services, indicating a unified strategy to controlling the nation’s digital ecosystem.

In addition to ensuring that all services are in line with national interests and security concerns, the move attempts to improve monitoring.

An important step forward in Pakistan’s regulation of digital and communication services will be taken if the Federal Cabinet gives its final assent to this framework.

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Enhancing Pakistan-Bahrain Collaboration: Tarar Highlights Fortifying Media Connections Between Pakistan and Bahrain

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Attaullah Tarar, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between Bahrain’s and Pakistan’s official media organizations.
He proposed news sharing between the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) and the associated Press of Pakistan (app) during a meeting with Bahrain’s Minister for Information, Ramadan Bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, in Riyadh. Attaullah Tarar stated that media delegation exchanges are essential to enhancing media cooperation.
According to the information minister, Pakistan and Bahrain have very close fraternal ties that are founded on shared history, religion, and culture.
Pakistan’s economy is heading in the right direction, according to Attaullah Tarar.
Additionally, he stated that Pakistan offers great prospects for foreign investors to make investments.
According to Bahrain’s Information Minister, the country cherishes its relationship with Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Bahrain’s determination to further strengthen media cooperation.

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Mandi Bahauddin District Jail: MNA Launches Improvement Initiatives at Jail

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During his visit to District Jail Mandi Bahauddin, Member of the National Assembly Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosaal officially opened a number of development projects, including the recently built jail building.
Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosaal mna was welcomed at the District Jail by Superintendent Jail Haq Nawaz, Deputy Superintendent Sheikh Arif Nisar, Shahzad Aslam Jaja, and other jail staff. The Jail’s cadre saluted and presented a guard of honor.
He treated sick inmates admitted to the hospital, established other development projects, including the recently built jail facility, and toured several barracks, mills, anchorage, juvenile ward, and jail hospital.
at addition to planting a sapling at the jail as part of the tree plantation campaign, Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosal MNA expressed gratitude for Superintendent Jail Haq Nawaz’s efforts and offered prayers for the nation’s growth and prosperity.

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Under the auspices of Ombudsman Punjab, an awareness seminar was held at the Government Mc High School in Nakana Sahib.

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The ombudsman Punjab Nankana Sahib Region held an awareness seminar at Government Captain Hassan Nawaz Shaheed MC High School.
The CEO of the District Education Authority, Shazia Bano, chaired the seminar. Advisor Malik Muhammad Aslam and District Education Officer Secondary Dr. Saima Zafar were among the educators, students, and education officers that attended the session.
In his speech to the seminar, Malik Muhammad Aslam stated that people are aware of their rights and that our goal is to eradicate institutional corruption and poor management.Everyone must do their share to improve institutions. The provincial ombudsman’s awareness campaign was deemed beneficial by civil society representatives, educators, and students, who said it provided them with information about the institution’s significance and what to do in the event of a complaint.Teachers and students reaffirmed their commitment to playing their part in raising public knowledge of the ombudsman.

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