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Medical students' body urges embassy intervention as Indian students remai
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, AIMSA has urged the Indian Embassy in Tehran to help Indian students return home as passports remain withheld. The appeal comes as protests, internet shutdowns and a violent crackdown fuel renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.
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"People do not want this regime": Iranian activist Masih Alinejad urges gl
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad urged global support for ongoing protests in Iran, saying people reject the regime. Speaking on Fox News, she highlighted internet shutdowns and appealed to Elon Musk, Trump, and the international community to help Iranians achieve
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi lauds protests in country, calls
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a tweet addressed directly to his "fellow countrymen," Pahlavi said the scale of public presence across cities and towns amounted to a declaration of readiness for a new plan of action. He specifically referenced a call for further protests on Thursday, January 8, at 8 p.m., urging citize
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"Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Iran until
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India has issued a travel advisory for Iran, asking its nationals to avoid non-essential travel. Indians and PIOs in Iran have been urged to exercise caution, avoid protest areas, follow Embassy updates and register with the Indian Embassy.
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Press freedom under siege in Balochistan as journalists face mounting thre
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A Freedom Network report warns that journalism in Balochistan is in crisis due to intimidation, censorship and poor infrastructure. Journalists face pressure from multiple actors, limited internet access and shrinking media outlets, while women journalists encounter added discrimination and
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2025 a "bleak year" for press freedom in Pakistan, says watchdog
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a report released on Friday to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the PPF highlighted a range of threats faced by journalists, including physical assaults, detentions, criminal complaints, censorship orders, and internet shutdowns, despite
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Several regions in Balochistan face internet shutdowns amid protests
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
This follows a recent pattern of disruptions, including the suspension of mobile internet services across the province.
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Pakistan: PTI condemns internet 'throttling,' cites economic fallout
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's PTI has condemned the government for throttling internet speeds under the pretext of security concerns, citing severe economic repercussions. PTI's Sheikh Waqqas Akram highlighted that Pakistan suffered USD 1.62 billion in losses due to internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest g
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Pakistan leads global financial losses from internet shutdowns, topping do
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan ranked first globally for the financial losses incurred due to internet and social media app outages and shutdowns, with a total loss of USD 1.62 billion. This figure surpassed the losses of countries like Sudan and Myanmar, which are experiencing civil wars.
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Pakistan's internet shutdowns face legal uncertainty, PTA calls for minist
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acknowledged that restricting internet access falls into a 'legal grey area' and urged the ministries of law and interior to provide clarification on its legality.
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BYC condemns enforced disappearances and internet shutdowns in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the rising cases of enforced disappearances and the shutdown of internet services in Balochistan, accusing state authorities of attempting to censor reports of human rights violations. Last month alone, 127 cases were reporte
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Internet shutdowns in Pakistan may lead to long-term economic damage, warn
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Vice President of the US think tank, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), Daniel Castro, on Thursday expressed his concern over Pakistan's ongoing internet restrictions, warning that while these measures may provide short-term political benefits, they could result in
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