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Falak Shabir stands for creative freedom

Falak Shabir. photo:file Singer Falak Shabir has thrown his weight behind emerging musicians by offering unconditional permission to contestants of the music reality show ‘Pakistan Idol’ to perform his songs – a gesture seen as a symbolic gesture for creative freedom in the country’s entertainment industry. The announcement followed veteran singer Sajjad Ali’s public criticism of the show’s organizers, who he accused of not acquiring rights to perform his and other artists’ songs. Speaking at a press conference in Canada, Sajjad Ali had said that many contestants wanted to sing his hits but were legally barred due to unresolved licensing

September 21, 2025

love, money and freedom of choice

Posted on September 21 2025 We had grown up in history that love is pure and that the noblest marriages are the ones who are intact with calculation. Movies, songs and books tell us to look for the heart, not the wallet. Most Pakistani Elders tell us to be more practical – which means getting married for social and economic stability. Our fairy tales assure us that love can only face any storm. However, reality has shown over and over again that the old blasé says it is true: When poverty knocks on the door, love flies out the window.

September 11, 2025

Global freedom of the press hits the lowest in 50 years

A photojournalists creates a board on a rally for freedom of the press in Quezon, Philippines. – Reuters/file Stockholm: Press freedoms worldwide have declined significantly in the last five years to hit their lowest level in 50 years, an exhibition from a think tank democracy showed Thursday. Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and Myanmar-already one of the poorest artists in the freedoms of the press released the highest falls, said the report of the International Institute of Republic and electoral aid based in Stockholm. The fourth largest fall was in South Korea, he added, saying “a spike in cases of defamation started

September 10, 2025

Maria B defends the right to freedom of speech in the case of the transgressor of the Trans community

Karachi: Fashion designer Maria Butt, widely known as Maria B, officially responded to a complaint of defamation submitted by Saima Butt in August. The complaint focuses on the positions of Maria B’s social media, which were regarded as reports on the transsexual community. In her official response to the National Criminal Government (NCCIA), Maria B, through her lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq, claims to have her constitutional right to freedom of expression. Her statement emphasizes that she shared what she considered “reasonable views on public concern”, acted in “good faith and the greatest public good” and remained within the limits of

August 13, 2025

Lahore Dons Green and White for the 78th Dawn of Freedom

Lahore: As the 78th day of independence is approaching, Lahore is wrapped in a festive hug of green and white. The roads are moaning with activity, the benches are filled with patriotic baubles and preparations for official ceremonies are in full swing. Punjab’s lead minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, called for public participation, distinguishing youth and children as the lenses of what he described as a constant “struggle for the truth” to protect the freedom of the nation. The provincial government’s campaign, “from the acquisition of independence to the protection of independence”, brought a turbulence of programs to the Punjab areas,

May 5, 2025

Republicans oppose US bill on concerns about speech freedom

Listen to the article A bilateral bill in the US Congress aimed at punishing international boycott against the United States -friendly countries – especially Israel – is facing the impetus by former President Donald Trump’s main allies, creating doubts. The proposed International Government Organization (IGO) Anti-Boycott Act, introduced in January by Republican spokesman Mike Lawler and Democratic Josh Gottheimer, seeks to extend the 2018 law. sanctions of up to $ 1 million in fines and 20 years in prison. The new proposal will expand its range to include boycott motivated by international government organizations, such as those imposed by the

April 29, 2025

Modi Grants Army “Functional Freedom” after accusing Pakistan of Pahalgam attack

Listen to the article Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted India Army “Complete Operational Freedom” to respond to the fatal attack Pahalgam in Indian illegal occupied mixture AFP on Tuesday. The move comes after India accused Pakistan of the attack-without presenting any evidence-tensions between neighboring nuclear armed. Modi held a meeting with a closed door with army and security leaders on Tuesday, guiding the Armed Forces to decide independently the “way, goals and timetable” of an answer. The government later published a video video showing a defense minister Stern Modi Rajnath Singh and military officials. Meanwhile, cross -border shots continued

March 26, 2025

Indian stand-up comic set by freedom of speech with Parody song

Officers sit outside Habitat, a studio where Kunal Kamra, a comedian stand-up, executed after which the studio was stained by Eknath Shinde supporters, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, in Bombay, India, March 26th. Kamra’s song angered the workers of Sinter Sidna Sai Sena. Mass media say Kamra refuses to appear before the police in the country’s capital. Shinde does not support violence, adds that Kamra’s jokes were not in good taste. Mumbai: Indian comedian Kunal Kamra faces police check for a show that has criticized a key political and ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns about the limits

February 15, 2025