Tag: X
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X finds Salman Akram Raja’s past remarks on judiciary’s seniority principle
The coalition government successfully passed the controversial 26th constitutional amendment, aimed at judicial reforms, yesterday, which has been deemed as the “bleakest moment in our parliamentary history” by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Salman Akram Raja. The lawyer posted on X on October 20, “The bleakest moment in our parliamentary history is underway. A contrived…
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Sher Afzal Marwat cites health issues for absence in protests
As Saturday’s protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petered out to after Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur went to KP House instead of D-Chowk in Islamabad, followers of the party turned their ire towards absent PTI leaders. PTI leadership including bigwigs Ali Muhammad Khan, former speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser, opposition…
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‘X is banned amid security concerns,’ reveals Attaullah Tarar
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaulah Tarar reiterated on Friday that the ban on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been imposed amid security concerns in Pakistan. Speaking to Voice of America in New York, he cleared that this particular step taken by the previous interim government should not be perceived as an attempt…
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Imran Khan to face trial over controversial post
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a case against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, for a controversial post made on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Recalling the tweet posted by former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, FIA declared his post controversial, claiming that it was inciting government officials to mutiny. The FIA…
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Did CJP Isa really seek an extension? X exchange settles the debate
An interesting exchange occurred between The News’ journalist Fakhar Durrani and lawyer Abdul Moiz Jaferii on X, formerly Twitter, regarding the alleged “judicial package” or extension in the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. The exchange between the two started when Abdul Moiz took to X to condemn Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s recent…
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‘It’s not possible’; Reporting in internet-challenged Pakistan
With the primary shift from newspapers to television channels and now to digital media applications, the dissemination of information has become increasingly competitive for newsrooms, with the latest updates just a click away. “Delays can be managed with newspapers, but today everything is in your hands—specifically, mobile phones,” says Raees Ansari, Bureau Chief of Geo…
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Social media apps including WhatsApp experiencing slowdowns yet again
Users across various cities in Pakistan are dealing with drastically slow internet. Reports indicate that messaging apps like WhatsApp are also facing slowdowns. People are encountering issues with messages not being downloaded on WhatsApp. Geo news reports that according to Down Detector, a website that monitors social media app performance, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram are…
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Hania Aamir shares hilarious BTS from ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum,’ featuring Dua voiceover
Hania Aamir, known for her character as Sharjeena in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum,’ delighted fans with a funny behind-the-scenes video (BTS) from the drama. Aamir posted a video on her Instagram and the funny reel that has quickly gone viral. Taken from behind-the-scenes on the sets, the video features a montage of the same with…
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Barzakh: X reactions highlight unique, mixed reviews
Barzakh, the latest web series on Zee Zindagi, is creating waves among viewers with its unique storyline and great production. The web series is not your typical Pakistani family drama, but a thought-provoking and visually stunning series which is generating a range of reactions from the audience on X.Here are some of the reactions: Barzakh…
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Khan wins, X goes crazy
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) announced a reserved verdict on Friday, declaring that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is eligible to obtain reserved seats. The SC also dismissed the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision to deny the reserved seats of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). After the court’s decision, people reacted to it on X (formerly…