Pakistan

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Ms. Aalia Neelum has issued a stay order against the notices served by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to six journalists, including Lahore Press Club President Arshad Ansari. The case came up for hearing on Friday, where Chief Justice Neelum raised serious questions…

The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has launched separate cases against three prominent social media figures — Rajab Butt, Anas Ali, and Hurairah — accusing them of luring followers into gambling through online betting apps. Officials confirmed that the cases were registered in Lahore under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes…

Islamabad (RNN TV) — Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, visited Air Headquarters Islamabad on Tuesday and met Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. According to a PAF spokesperson, the meeting reaffirmed the resolve to…

NEW YORK (Web Desk) —  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today (Tuesday), where he will deliver Pakistan’s address and attend a high-profile multilateral meeting hosted by US President Donald Trump alongside leaders of key Muslim countries.…

Riyadh (Web Desk) — Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, has passed away, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their condolences to the late scholar’s family, the Saudi people,…

LAHORE (Staff Report) — Senior lawyers and bar leaders announced their support for journalists protesting against alleged harassment and ‘illegal notices’ issued by police and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The protest was staged in the premises of the Lahore High Court where representatives of the legal fraternity…

Islamabad (RNN TV) — A local court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest of Advocate Imaan Mazari and Advocate Abdul Hadi Ali Chatha after issuing non-bailable warrants in a case tied to controversial remarks on social media regarding state and security institutions. The matter was heard by Additional District and…

Lahore (RNN TV) — The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned recent police raids and notices issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to crime reporters in Lahore, calling the move a direct attack on press freedom and freedom of expression. In a joint statement, PFUJ…

LAHORE (Staff Report): The Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) has condemned a late-night police raid on the residence of its president, Naeem Hanif, terming it an attack on press freedom and an attempt to silence independent voices. The raid came amid growing tension between crime reporters and the Lahore police.…

Lahore Police have unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict criminal activity and streamline policing operations. The project, launched by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), features new software called “Punjab Emergency AI.” According to PSCA officials, the system will generate real-time alerts for law enforcement, highlighting…