The journalist community, civil society and opposition parties are protesting against the recently introduced amendments in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). Critics say the legislation aims to suppress the voices of active political opponents on social media, while government circles are calling the Peca amendments a vital effort to prevent the spread of hateful propaganda and fake news on social media.
The recent controversy over the Peca amendments reminded me of my past legal struggle when I had appeared before the Supreme Court of Pakistan for the protection of minorities.
DeepSeek, an AI model introduced by China, is being hailed as a game-changer in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, posing a significant challenge to US supremacy in the AI field. Combating the challenge of the ban imposed by Washington, China has managed to create AI models at a fraction of the cost incurred by US tech giants, including OpenAI and Meta Platforms.
Although DeepSeek has been launched on the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Western media is reporting that China deliberately selected January 20, when the newly elected US President Donald Trump took the oath of office. Interestingly.
In another tragic incident of a boat sinking off near the coast of Libya, at least 16 Pakistani citizens have lost their lives while trying to illegally reach Europe by sea. Ten Pakistanis are reported to be missing in this horrific incident.
In the past few years, there have been various news reports about the sinking of several vessels carrying illegal migrants departing from the North African country of Libya emerged in the international media. Dozens of passengers, including Pakistani nationals, have been reported dead, whereas many unfortunate passengers are still missing after drowning in the deep sea.
For the past few months, much positive news has been received from what was once East Pakistan. A news report published in the Bangladeshi newspaper ‘Dhaka Tribune’ says that a Bangladesh Navy ship named BNS Somudra Joy has departed from Chittagong and is currently heading towards the port of Karachi for active participation in the multilateral naval exercises titled ‘Aman Exercise 2025’, hosted by Pakistan Navy from February 7-11. The historic moments of the ship’s docking are therefore being eagerly awaited here in Karachi.
DeepSeek, an AI model introduced by China, is being hailed as a game-changer in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, posing a significant challenge to US supremacy in the AI field. Combating the challenge of the ban imposed by Washington, China has managed to create AI models at a fraction of the cost incurred by US tech giants, including OpenAI and Meta Platforms.
Although DeepSeek has been launched on the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Western media is reporting that China deliberately selected January 20, when the newly elected US President Donald Trump took the oath of office. Interestingly.
Donald Trump, on the first day of his presidency, has proved himself a truly amazing leader with a clear strategy to achieve his goals. With a firm determination to make America great again, he has signed many executive orders, hinting at a clear glimpse of the future policies of the superpower. Some analysts say that Pakistan is no longer in the list of US priorities. During the tenure of former US president Joe Biden, bilateral relations reached such a cold end that Biden did not even consider it necessary to have a telephonic conversation with any Pakistani leader and during his four-year term
First of all, I am grateful to God Almighty who, like every year, blessed me to start the new year by facilitating deserving people to initiate a new life and to contribute something positive for the benefit of the entire society.
During the colourful combined marriage ceremony organised by the Pakistan Hindu Council and Dr Prem Kumar Setal Das Memorial Trust on January 12, 2025, more than one hundred couples tied the knot.
Recent reports have revealed that Saudi Arabia is interested in buying 15 per cent shares in the Reko Diq mines located in Balochistan, with the potential to produce 200,000 tons of copper and 250,000 ounces of gold annually for over half a century. According to media reports, Saudi Arabia will pay Pakistan $540 million in two instalments. In addition, Saudi Arabia will also provide $150 million for the exploration of natural minerals in Balochistan.
Time flies by so fast. Just a short while ago, we were congratulating each other on the arrival of 2024. Today, the same year has become a part of history, never to return. According to Vedic astrology, the year 2024 was the year of karma. As per Hinduism, the basic concept of karma is that every good deed has a good outcome, while a wrongdoer must face bad consequences. The year 2024 was also the year of global elections, and more than half of the world’s population, residing in over 60 countries, including Pakistan,