Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) rules from 2021 on removal of and of blocking unlawful content online under which social media companies operating in Pakistan are required to register with the government and subject themselves to regulations created by the government.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40025218/tech-around-a-third-of-pakistanis-connected-to-social-media-pta-report
SC orders holding Punjab, KP elections in 90 daysGibran Ashraf
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday, March 1, has directed to hold elections for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies within 90 days as it announced the reserved verdict in the suo motu case on the delay in announcing dates for the elections.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40028413/pakistan-sc-orders-holding-punjab-kp-elections-in-90-days
Suo motu regarding holding of general elections for the provincial assemblies...Gibran Ashraf
The nine-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) that was hearing a crucial suo moto case regarding election dates in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been disbanded after four judges recused themselves to ensure an unbiased adjudication.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40028346
LHC directs ECP to hold Punjab Assembly elections in 90 daysGibran Ashraf
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections for the Punjab assembly within 90 days.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40027359/pakistan-lhc-directs-ecp-to-hold-punjab-elections-in-90-days
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) plea against the fact-finding report of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the foreign funding case.
Read the full report here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40026716/pakistan-foreign-funding-case-ihc-rejects-ptis-plea-against-ecps-fact-finding-report
District court sends Fawad Chaudhry to jail on judicial remand, againGibran Ashraf
A district court in Islamabad on Monday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry to jail on judicial remand at the end of his physical custody with police.
Read full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40026499/pakistan-district-court-sends-fawad-chaudhry-to-jail-on-judicial-remand-again
SC judge fines petitioner Rs0.1m for wasting 13 years of opponent in fake caseGibran Ashraf
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Saturday slapped a Rs100,000 fine on petitioner for filing an unnecessary and false case and that entangled a citizen for 13 years.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40026387/pakistan-sc-judge-fines-petitioner-rs01m-for-wasting-13-years-of-opponent-in-fake-case
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its annual report containing details of actions it has taken and policies devised including on fifth generation (5G) and new WiFi protocols.
Read more here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/trends/pta
Arshad Sharif murder: SC gives SJIT a month to complete investigation from UA...Gibran Ashraf
Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered the Special Joint Investigation Team (SJIT) to submit a report on murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif, after completing investigation from UAE and Kenya.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40024924
SC orders holding Punjab, KP elections in 90 daysGibran Ashraf
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday, March 1, has directed to hold elections for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies within 90 days as it announced the reserved verdict in the suo motu case on the delay in announcing dates for the elections.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40028413/pakistan-sc-orders-holding-punjab-kp-elections-in-90-days
Suo motu regarding holding of general elections for the provincial assemblies...Gibran Ashraf
The nine-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) that was hearing a crucial suo moto case regarding election dates in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been disbanded after four judges recused themselves to ensure an unbiased adjudication.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40028346
LHC directs ECP to hold Punjab Assembly elections in 90 daysGibran Ashraf
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections for the Punjab assembly within 90 days.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40027359/pakistan-lhc-directs-ecp-to-hold-punjab-elections-in-90-days
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) plea against the fact-finding report of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the foreign funding case.
Read the full report here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40026716/pakistan-foreign-funding-case-ihc-rejects-ptis-plea-against-ecps-fact-finding-report
District court sends Fawad Chaudhry to jail on judicial remand, againGibran Ashraf
A district court in Islamabad on Monday sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry to jail on judicial remand at the end of his physical custody with police.
Read full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40026499/pakistan-district-court-sends-fawad-chaudhry-to-jail-on-judicial-remand-again
SC judge fines petitioner Rs0.1m for wasting 13 years of opponent in fake caseGibran Ashraf
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on Saturday slapped a Rs100,000 fine on petitioner for filing an unnecessary and false case and that entangled a citizen for 13 years.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40026387/pakistan-sc-judge-fines-petitioner-rs01m-for-wasting-13-years-of-opponent-in-fake-case
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its annual report containing details of actions it has taken and policies devised including on fifth generation (5G) and new WiFi protocols.
Read more here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/trends/pta
Arshad Sharif murder: SC gives SJIT a month to complete investigation from UA...Gibran Ashraf
Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered the Special Joint Investigation Team (SJIT) to submit a report on murder of senior journalist Arshad Sharif, after completing investigation from UAE and Kenya.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40024924
LHC restores Elahi as Punjab CM after assurance he won't dissolve assemblyGibran Ashraf
The Lahore High Court on Friday suspended an order of Governor Balighur Rehman to de-notify Chaudhry Parvez Elahi as the chief minister of Punjab after he assured the court that he will not dissolve the provincial parliament until the next hearing of the case on January 11.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40023993/pakistan-lhc-restores-elahi-as-punjab-cm-after-assurance-he-wont-dissolve-assembly
Imposition super tax on ultra rich deferred until FY23Gibran Ashraf
The imposition of a super tax on the ultra rich by the government has been deferred until the tax year 2023.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40023944/money-imposition-super-tax-on-ultra-rich-deferred-until-fy23
Governor rejects Punjab Assembly Speaker's ruling on no-trust sessionGibran Ashraf
Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman on Wednesday evening rejected a ruling of the Punjab Assembly Speaker Sibtain Khan who had decided against calling a session of the provincial assembly for a vote of no confidence against Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi.
Read more here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40023885/pakistan-governor-rejects-punjab-assembly-speakers-ruling-on-no-trust-session
Senate greenlights bill critical for investment in Reko DiqGibran Ashraf
the upper house of Parliament on Monday approved the ‘Support Foreign Investment Bill 2022’. The bill is geared up to allow the government proceed with the Reko Diq project.
Shahrukh Jatoi detailed verdict by Supreme Court.pdfGibran Ashraf
The Supreme Court has said that Shahrukh Jatoi was allowed to go free because the court cannot punish someone once they have been pardoned of the crime by the affected party.
Moreover, the life imprisonment under the terrorism charge for murder Shahzeb Khan was also removed because evidence and circumstances did not support its application.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40021871/pakistan-shahzeb-murder-case-case-result-of-egotism-not-terrorism
SC issues order banning motorbikes from plying on Pakistan's highwaysGibran Ashraf
In some bad news for bikers who wished to commute between cities on the motorways, the apex court on Friday issued a verdict barring motorbikes from plying on the highway.
Read the story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40021744/pakistan-bad-news-sc-bars-bikes-from-plying-on-countrys-motorways
After 10 years of 'marriage', woman proves her nikkah was fakeGibran Ashraf
In a bizarre case, a court has finally upheld a woman's stance that she had never married a man who claimed for 10 years that she was his wife and even produced computerized nikkahnama as proof.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40021681/pakistan-after-10-years-of-marriage-woman-proves-her-nikkah-was-fake
Full verdict of Imran Khan Toshakhana ReferenceGibran Ashraf
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified on Friday PTI chief Imran Khan in Toshakhana reference.
The PTI chief has been disqualified from holding public office.
Former prime minister Imran Khan, who recently won by-elections from six National Assembly seats on last Sunday, will no longer be able to retain any of his seats including NA-95 Mianwali that he currently retains.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40019717/pakistan-imran-khan-disqualified
Supreme Court detailed order on Article 63Gibran Ashraf
The apex court has ruled that casting votes has to happen on party lines and that the individuality of a parliamentary member has to subsumed in the party position. To consider otherwise is to sound the "death-knell" of our system of parliamentary democracy
Short written order by IHC to acquit Maryam Nawaz, Captain Safdar Gibran Ashraf
The short order issued by a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, setting aside their conviction dated July 6, 2018 to the extent of Maryam Nawaz and Capt (retired) Muhammad Safdar in the Avenfield Reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Read more here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40018137/pakistan-maryam-nawaz-capt-safdar-acquitted-in-avenfield-reference
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speech at 77th Session of UNGAGibran Ashraf
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, September 23, 2022, delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
He raised the issue of floods in Pakistan and urged the world community to come together to support Pakistan.
He also called for resolution of the Kashmir dispute and for extending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Read full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40017737/pakistan-shehbaz-at-unga-flood-reconstruction-is-going-to-be-a-long-haul
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Thursday submitted the Toshakhana reference against former prime minister Imran Khan to the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Read the full story here:
https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40013965/pdm-sends-toshakhana-reference-against-ex-pm-to-ecp
Election Commission of Pakistan verdict on PTI Foreign FundingGibran Ashraf
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the verdict reserved in a funding case against the PTI.
Read our full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40013800/pti-foreign-funding-case-updates-ecp-declares-pti-received-prohibited-funds
Islamabad High Court- Margalla Hills Verdict July 13, 2022Gibran Ashraf
Detailed verdict by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah in Professor Zahid Baig Mirza vs Capital Development Authority on encroachments in Margalla Hills National Park in Islamabad.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40012524/state-public-functionaries-failed-to-protect-margalla-hills
Supreme Court on Climate Change and Urban DevelopmentGibran Ashraf
Order of two-member appellate bench comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan on an appeal against an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order about the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on converting residential buildings into commercial zone. Order was issued on July 9, 2022.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40012277/climate-change-impacts-threaten-well-being-of-urban-residents-sc
Judgement of 5-member larger bench of Lahore High Court adjudicating on petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the election of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Hamza Shahbaz as Punjab Chief Minister.
Ethics are key when it comes to journalism. Often we feel that manipulating images is just part and parcel of the game. But in journalism, there are some key rules that must always be followed.
LHC restores Elahi as Punjab CM after assurance he won't dissolve assemblyGibran Ashraf
The Lahore High Court on Friday suspended an order of Governor Balighur Rehman to de-notify Chaudhry Parvez Elahi as the chief minister of Punjab after he assured the court that he will not dissolve the provincial parliament until the next hearing of the case on January 11.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40023993/pakistan-lhc-restores-elahi-as-punjab-cm-after-assurance-he-wont-dissolve-assembly
Imposition super tax on ultra rich deferred until FY23Gibran Ashraf
The imposition of a super tax on the ultra rich by the government has been deferred until the tax year 2023.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40023944/money-imposition-super-tax-on-ultra-rich-deferred-until-fy23
Governor rejects Punjab Assembly Speaker's ruling on no-trust sessionGibran Ashraf
Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman on Wednesday evening rejected a ruling of the Punjab Assembly Speaker Sibtain Khan who had decided against calling a session of the provincial assembly for a vote of no confidence against Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi.
Read more here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40023885/pakistan-governor-rejects-punjab-assembly-speakers-ruling-on-no-trust-session
Senate greenlights bill critical for investment in Reko DiqGibran Ashraf
the upper house of Parliament on Monday approved the ‘Support Foreign Investment Bill 2022’. The bill is geared up to allow the government proceed with the Reko Diq project.
Shahrukh Jatoi detailed verdict by Supreme Court.pdfGibran Ashraf
The Supreme Court has said that Shahrukh Jatoi was allowed to go free because the court cannot punish someone once they have been pardoned of the crime by the affected party.
Moreover, the life imprisonment under the terrorism charge for murder Shahzeb Khan was also removed because evidence and circumstances did not support its application.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40021871/pakistan-shahzeb-murder-case-case-result-of-egotism-not-terrorism
SC issues order banning motorbikes from plying on Pakistan's highwaysGibran Ashraf
In some bad news for bikers who wished to commute between cities on the motorways, the apex court on Friday issued a verdict barring motorbikes from plying on the highway.
Read the story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40021744/pakistan-bad-news-sc-bars-bikes-from-plying-on-countrys-motorways
After 10 years of 'marriage', woman proves her nikkah was fakeGibran Ashraf
In a bizarre case, a court has finally upheld a woman's stance that she had never married a man who claimed for 10 years that she was his wife and even produced computerized nikkahnama as proof.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40021681/pakistan-after-10-years-of-marriage-woman-proves-her-nikkah-was-fake
Full verdict of Imran Khan Toshakhana ReferenceGibran Ashraf
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified on Friday PTI chief Imran Khan in Toshakhana reference.
The PTI chief has been disqualified from holding public office.
Former prime minister Imran Khan, who recently won by-elections from six National Assembly seats on last Sunday, will no longer be able to retain any of his seats including NA-95 Mianwali that he currently retains.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40019717/pakistan-imran-khan-disqualified
Supreme Court detailed order on Article 63Gibran Ashraf
The apex court has ruled that casting votes has to happen on party lines and that the individuality of a parliamentary member has to subsumed in the party position. To consider otherwise is to sound the "death-knell" of our system of parliamentary democracy
Short written order by IHC to acquit Maryam Nawaz, Captain Safdar Gibran Ashraf
The short order issued by a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, setting aside their conviction dated July 6, 2018 to the extent of Maryam Nawaz and Capt (retired) Muhammad Safdar in the Avenfield Reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Read more here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40018137/pakistan-maryam-nawaz-capt-safdar-acquitted-in-avenfield-reference
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speech at 77th Session of UNGAGibran Ashraf
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, September 23, 2022, delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
He raised the issue of floods in Pakistan and urged the world community to come together to support Pakistan.
He also called for resolution of the Kashmir dispute and for extending humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
Read full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40017737/pakistan-shehbaz-at-unga-flood-reconstruction-is-going-to-be-a-long-haul
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Thursday submitted the Toshakhana reference against former prime minister Imran Khan to the Election Commission of Pakistan.
Read the full story here:
https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40013965/pdm-sends-toshakhana-reference-against-ex-pm-to-ecp
Election Commission of Pakistan verdict on PTI Foreign FundingGibran Ashraf
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the verdict reserved in a funding case against the PTI.
Read our full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40013800/pti-foreign-funding-case-updates-ecp-declares-pti-received-prohibited-funds
Islamabad High Court- Margalla Hills Verdict July 13, 2022Gibran Ashraf
Detailed verdict by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah in Professor Zahid Baig Mirza vs Capital Development Authority on encroachments in Margalla Hills National Park in Islamabad.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40012524/state-public-functionaries-failed-to-protect-margalla-hills
Supreme Court on Climate Change and Urban DevelopmentGibran Ashraf
Order of two-member appellate bench comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan on an appeal against an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order about the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on converting residential buildings into commercial zone. Order was issued on July 9, 2022.
Read the full story here: https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40012277/climate-change-impacts-threaten-well-being-of-urban-residents-sc
Judgement of 5-member larger bench of Lahore High Court adjudicating on petition filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the election of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Hamza Shahbaz as Punjab Chief Minister.
Ethics are key when it comes to journalism. Often we feel that manipulating images is just part and parcel of the game. But in journalism, there are some key rules that must always be followed.
APNIC Foundation, presented by Ellisha Heppner at the PNG DNS Forum 2024APNIC
Ellisha Heppner, Grant Management Lead, presented an update on APNIC Foundation to the PNG DNS Forum held from 6 to 10 May, 2024 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
# Internet Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World
In the contemporary digital age, the internet is a cornerstone of our daily lives. It connects us to vast amounts of information, provides platforms for communication, enables commerce, and offers endless entertainment. However, with these conveniences come significant security challenges. Internet security is essential to protect our digital identities, sensitive data, and overall online experience. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of internet security, providing insights into its importance, common threats, and effective strategies to safeguard your digital world.
## Understanding Internet Security
Internet security encompasses the measures and protocols used to protect information, devices, and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage. It involves a wide range of practices designed to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Effective internet security is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.
### Key Components of Internet Security
1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to access it.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting information from being altered or tampered with by unauthorized parties.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed.
## Common Internet Security Threats
Cyber threats are numerous and constantly evolving. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them. Some of the most common internet security threats include:
### Malware
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a device, network, or service. Common types of malware include:
- **Viruses**: Programs that attach themselves to legitimate software and replicate, spreading to other programs and files.
- **Worms**: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
- **Trojan Horses**: Malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
- **Ransomware**: Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.
- **Spyware**: Software that secretly monitors and collects user information.
### Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Attackers often masquerade as trusted entities in email or other communication channels, tricking victims into providing their information.
### Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
MitM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. This can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information.
### Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Multi-cluster Kubernetes Networking- Patterns, Projects and GuidelinesSanjeev Rampal
Talk presented at Kubernetes Community Day, New York, May 2024.
Technical summary of Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Networking architectures with focus on 4 key topics.
1) Key patterns for Multi-cluster architectures
2) Architectural comparison of several OSS/ CNCF projects to address these patterns
3) Evolution trends for the APIs of these projects
4) Some design recommendations & guidelines for adopting/ deploying these solutions.
Bridging the Digital Gap Brad Spiegel Macon, GA Initiative.pptxBrad Spiegel Macon GA
Brad Spiegel Macon GA’s journey exemplifies the profound impact that one individual can have on their community. Through his unwavering dedication to digital inclusion, he’s not only bridging the gap in Macon but also setting an example for others to follow.
1.Wireless Communication System_Wireless communication is a broad term that i...JeyaPerumal1
Wireless communication involves the transmission of information over a distance without the help of wires, cables or any other forms of electrical conductors.
Wireless communication is a broad term that incorporates all procedures and forms of connecting and communicating between two or more devices using a wireless signal through wireless communication technologies and devices.
Features of Wireless Communication
The evolution of wireless technology has brought many advancements with its effective features.
The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters (for example, a television's remote control) and thousands of kilometers (for example, radio communication).
Wireless communication can be used for cellular telephony, wireless access to the internet, wireless home networking, and so on.
