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March 21, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

FIA arrests Journalist Farhan Mallick over Youtube content

Karachi:The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested journalist Farhan Mallick in Karachi over the content of videos published on his YouTube platform. Mallick, the founder of Raftar, a media agency focused on social change through storytelling, is also the **former news director of Samaa TV. According to FIA Cybercrime Reporting Centre Additional Director Shahzad Haider, an inquiry against Mallick had been ongoing for three months. Haider stated that Mallick had aired “several programs against the security establishment,” which led to his formal arrest after the investigation was completed. However, Mallick’s wife told media that there was no written charge sheet or

March 21, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

JIT summons Aleema Khan, 16 others over social media propaganda

LAHORE: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned Aleema Khan and 16 others again over allegations of negative propaganda on social media. They are required to appear on March 21 for further questioning. Notable names on the list include Syed Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Mian Aslam Iqbal, Hammad Azhar, Aun Abbas, Azhar Mishwani, and Zulfi Bukhari. Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder, had already appeared before the JIT on March 19. The JIT, formed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, is digging deep into the case, leaving no stone unturned. The federal government has tasked Islamabad Police’s Inspector

March 18, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Zia Chishti wins defamation case against UK newspaper

LONDON: Pakistani-American businessman and recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Zia Chishti, has won a defamation case against The Telegraph in the Royal Court of Justice, London. The British newspaper has issued a formal apology after admitting that the allegations published against Chishti were false, misleading, and defamatory. The case stemmed from allegations of sexual harassment made by Chishti’s former employee, Tatiana Spottiswood, which The Telegraph had reported. However, before the trial could begin, the newspaper opted for an out of court settlement, acknowledging that its previous stance that the allegations were true and in the public interest, was incorrect. As part

March 8, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

JIT again summons 25 PTI leaders over negative propaganda

ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has once again summoned 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members over alleged involvement in negative propaganda. Sources revealed that on Friday, the JIT had initially summoned these individuals. Among them, PTI leaders Barrister Gohar, Rauf Hassan, and Shah Farman appeared before the investigation team, facing five hours of questioning. Shah Farman reportedly displayed inappropriate behavior, prompting the JIT to ask him additional and tough questions. The JIT has now summoned PTI leaders and members of its social media team again on March 11, 2025. The list of those summoned included Salman Akram Raja, Rauf Hassan,

March 3, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Did Taliban Invite Pornstar Whitney Wright to Afghanistan in Ramadan?

Whitney Wright, a porn actor based in the United States, recently travelled to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, which restricted the rights of women and girls since the group captured power in the war-torn country. Wright, who has a following of over 1 million on Instagram, has lately been visiting Muslim-dominated nations across the world. Last year, she triggered uproar with her visit to Iran, which had ousted American influence after the Islamic revolution in 1979. Iran is also known for cracking down on women’s rights. Wright posted images of her trip to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan on her Instagram account, showing a plane from

February 7, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Govt enacts PECA law to regulate digital media: Attaullah Tarar

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the government has enacted the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act law to regulate digital media. Speaking at the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, he said unchecked digital media can lead to serious societal issues, including incitement to violence. The meeting was presided over by MNA Pullain Baloch, who announced that a follow-up meeting would be held next week to devise a comprehensive solution to the issue. The Information Minister said the Ministry has worked out comprehensive plan to equip the Radio Pakistan and the Pakistan Television with the modern

February 5, 2025

News Desk

Aaradhya Bachchan takes legal action against the media for misinformation

Listen to the article Aaradhya Bachchan, the 13 -year -old daughter of actors Bollywood Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai, has submitted a case of defamation against multiple media platforms over misleading content on the internet. Delhi’s Supreme Court has issued announcements on Google, Bollywood Times and other electronic platforms accused of spreading false reports about the minor. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for March 17th. Legal action follows a previous decision in April 2023, when the court ordered Google to abolish misleading videos that falsely claiming Aaradhya were critically ill or had died. Justice C Hari Shankar

January 25, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

Malik Riaz will be extradited back to Pakistan, says journalist Hamza Azhar Salam

LAHORE: Renowned investigative journalist and editor of The Pakistan Daily, Hamza Azhar Salam, has asserted that property tycoon Malik Riaz will be extradited to Pakistan to face justice. Speaking at a press conference, Salam emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating, “No matter how powerful someone is, they must be held accountable.” He noted that previous governments had remained silent on Malik Riaz’s alleged misconduct, underscoring the need for accountability. “Our duty is to speak the truth, and we bow only before Allah, not before Malik Riaz,” Salam remarked, reiterating the journalist’s commitment to uncovering corruption and

January 15, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

Norway reporter Rolf J. Widerøe declared proclaimed offender by Pakistani court

KARACHI: Chief Editor of Norway’s extreme-right tabloid Verdens Gang (VG) and its reporter Rolf John Widerøe have been declared as proclaimed offenders by a court in Pakistan over their deliberate failure to appear before the court for publishing a false and defamatory story on Pakistan and Pakistani origin businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor. Judge Abid Zubair, Additional District and Session court in Ferozwala, has declared Mr Rolf John Widerøe and the chief editor as proclaimed offenders through court declaration published in leading English dailies of Pakistan – over after the failure of Mr Rolf J. Widerøe and the VG Editor to

December 7, 2024

The Pakistan Daily

PTI workers discuss killing journalist Hassan Ayub in X space

Concerns have been raised over an alleged discussion by some Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers about harming journalist Hassan Ayub during a public audio session on the social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The incident reportedly took place during an X-Space session where participants openly debated strategies to target Ayub, citing dissatisfaction with his reporting. The journalist, known for his critical analysis of PTI’s policies, has been under increased scrutiny from party supporters in recent weeks. Audio recordings of the discussion, which have since circulated online, allegedly reveal participants contemplating violent actions against Ayub. These revelations have sparked outrage among media

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