Rights Body Terms E-Safety Bill Draconian Law Of Censorship
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by News Desk
8M ago
A digital rights group and research think tank has panned the recently passed E-Safety Bill 2023, terming the legislation “hugely problematic” that has the potential to stifle freedom of expression and speech if passed in its current form apart from having the potential to cripple Pakistan’s developing digital economy. The group, BytesForAll, in a detailed […] The post Rights Body Terms E-Safety Bill Draconian Law Of Censorship appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Political Parties Urged To Honour Commitments To Protect Minorities’ Rights
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by News Desk
8M ago
All political parties have been urged to deliver on their pledges made in the party manifestos to the minorities’ rights. This was stated by speakers at a convention organized by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) on Thursday to observe National Minorities’ Day. Representatives of the lawyers’ community, civil society, and media, apart from representatives […] The post Political Parties Urged To Honour Commitments To Protect Minorities’ Rights appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Ranveer Singh Replaces Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan In ‘Don 3’
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by News Desk
8M ago
The third installment of the mega-popular series Don features Ranveer Singh in lieu of Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan. Fans assumed that the Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani star would take over after the director of the action-thriller films, Farhan Akhtar, confirmed that the Jawan actor has graciously left the franchise. Akhtar’s release of […] The post Ranveer Singh Replaces Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan In ‘Don 3’ appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Bank Alfalah Continues Its Growth Momentum
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by News Desk
8M ago
August 11, 2023: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on August 10, 2023, approved the Bank’s financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2023. Pakistan weathered economic stress during the first half of 2023. However, the Bank has delivered sound financial results, posting profit before tax […] The post Bank Alfalah Continues Its Growth Momentum appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Jazz, UNDP Extend Collaboration To Promote Women-Led Social Innovation In Pakistan
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by News Desk
8M ago
Islamabad, 09 August 2023 – Jazz, Pakistan’s largest digital operator, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched the Women Initiative in Social Entrepreneurship (WISE) to promote women-led social innovation in Pakistan. The WISE Bootcamps, registrations for which are open now, aim to empower 400 women social entrepreneurs across 12 cities of Pakistan with […] The post Jazz, UNDP Extend Collaboration To Promote Women-Led Social Innovation In Pakistan appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Pakistan’s 15th National Assembly: Legislation Mill Keeps Churning Even With Change Of Guard
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by TFT correspondent
8M ago
As President Arif Alvi signed the summary sent by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to dissolve the 15th National Assembly of Pakistan, he brought the curtain down on a Parliament that saw both sides of the aisle take turns to run the government. The first half saw former prime minister Imran Khan run his maiden government […] The post Pakistan’s 15th National Assembly: Legislation Mill Keeps Churning Even With Change Of Guard appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Full Text Of Mysterious Cipher Leaked; Alleged US And Donald Lu’s Role In VONC Exposed
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by News Desk
8M ago
Nearly 16 months after former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was pushed out of Parliament through a no-confidence motion while crying hoarse about a ‘conspiracy’ from the US, the full text of the diplomatic cable that has become known as the “cipher,” was leaked on Wednesday, confirming at least that the […] The post Full Text Of Mysterious Cipher Leaked; Alleged US And Donald Lu’s Role In VONC Exposed appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Another Assembly Completes Its Tenure, Another Prime Minister Disqualified
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by Murtaza Solangi
8M ago
The 15th National Assembly of Pakistan will complete its five-year term on Wednesday. As has become a tradition for every assembly since 1973, the Prime Minister elected by the House at the start of the term was not the one who saw out the last session of the house. The assembly was sworn in on […] The post Another Assembly Completes Its Tenure, Another Prime Minister Disqualified appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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The Perils Faced By The Chaudhry Political Dynasty
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by Salman Sarwar
8M ago
Political dynasties are perpetually at the receiving end of criticism. The heirs of political dynasty are seen as children of privilege, with their political careers beginning at birth. The critics of political dynasties further argue that heirs of established politicians have an unfair advantage over grassroots politicians. Heirs to established politicians inherit the political connections […] The post The Perils Faced By The Chaudhry Political Dynasty appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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Kurram’s Sectarian Rift Calls For An Urgent And Holistic Resolution
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by Naveed Ahmad Shinwari
8M ago
Kurram, formerly part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and now the Merged Areas, is embroiled in enduring sectarian rifts. Situated in northwestern Pakistan, it grapples with multifaceted challenges that span social, economic, and political domains. With a population of 619,553, the district is an intricate blend of 58% Sunnis and 42% Shias. Prominent […] The post Kurram’s Sectarian Rift Calls For An Urgent And Holistic Resolution appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur ..read more
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