Tag: social media

ECP labels social media letter from NA-8 Bajaur RO as false propaganda

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has refuted a letter circulating on social media, allegedly from the returning officer of NA-8 Bajaur, as fake and a tool for propaganda. An ECP spokesperson stated that the respective Returning Officer provided written clarification to the Deputy Commissioner/District Returning Officer Bajaur on April 19, declaring the… Continue reading ECP labels social media letter from NA-8 Bajaur RO as false propaganda

President IRS commends media for extensive coverage despite challenges

ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (APP):President of the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Ambassador Jauhar Saleem commended the media’s unwavering dedication to delivering comprehensive coverage amidst the prevalent challenges and the omnipresence of social media. The IRS President recently hosted a distinguished gathering of journalists bringing together a range of media representatives stationed in Islamabad at the… Continue reading President IRS commends media for extensive coverage despite challenges

Man arrested for displaying arms on social media

RAWALPINDI, Apr 15 (APP):Police have arrested a man for displaying arms on social media in the jurisdiction of Jatali police station here on Monday. According to police spokesman, the arrest of suspect identified as Naqash, came after concerns were raised about the dissemination of weapon-related content, causing fear and panic among the public. SP Saddar… Continue reading Man arrested for displaying arms on social media

Youth dies after sustaining bullet injury to film video for social media

BUREWALA, Apr 15 (APP):A teenage boy died after sustaining gunshot wounds when he was allegedly making a video for social media, in the limits of Gaggu Mandi Police station Burewala. According to police sources, the police recovered the dead body of a teenager named Saqib from the bank of a canal near Chak 221/EB. However,… Continue reading Youth dies after sustaining bullet injury to film video for social media

Adil Raja loses crucial stage of defamation case to Brig (R) Rashid Naseer

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP): Controversial Youtuber Major (Retd) Adil Raja has suffered a crushing blow as a UK High Court Judge rejected all his applications including his application to stay a defamation trial progressing against him by former senior military officer Brigadier (retired) Rashid Naseer. The judge ruled that Mr Raja had published words which… Continue reading Adil Raja loses crucial stage of defamation case to Brig (R) Rashid Naseer

19 booked over uploading videos of aerial firing on social media

FAISALABAD, Apr 02 (APP):District police booked 19 persons for creating panic in the area by uploading videos of aerial firing on social media in the limits of D-Type colony police on Tuesday. According to police spokesperson, accused Nawaz and 18 others in Chak No 223-RB had created panic in the area by uploading their videos… Continue reading 19 booked over uploading videos of aerial firing on social media

4000 kites seized, six sellers held

MULTAN, Mar 27 (APP):New Multan police station arrested six kite sellers and recovered more than 4000 kites from their possession. Abdul Shakoor, Anil, Rana Nazik, Sabir, Ashraf, and Abdul Qayyum were arrested late night yesterday during the ongoing crackdown, the police said. Separate cases were registered against the accused persons. Meanwhile, SP City Division, Hassan Raza… Continue reading 4000 kites seized, six sellers held

NPO to organize webinar on ‘Digital Marketing Tools and Techniques’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a webinar on “Digital Marketing Tools and Techniques” on March 28 (Thursday). Digital marketing, also called online marketing, is the promotion of brands to connect with potential customers using the internet and other forms of digital communication, said an NPO document shared… Continue reading NPO to organize webinar on ‘Digital Marketing Tools and Techniques’

Envoy urges social media influencers to promote ideal conduct among Pakistanis in UAE

ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates Faisal Niaz Tirmizi urged the social media influencers to play their effective role in educating Pakistani community members living in UAE to demonstrate an ideal conduct. The ambassador, addressing a gathering of Pakistani community members and social media influencers at an Iftar reception… Continue reading Envoy urges social media influencers to promote ideal conduct among Pakistanis in UAE

Pakistani expats take social media to express love for homeland on Pakistan Day

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP):As Pakistan commemorates its historic Pakistan Day on March 23rd, Pakistani expatriates from around the world are utilizing social media platforms to express their love and pride for their homeland. Through heartfelt messages, patriotic posts and nostalgic memories, the global Pakistani diaspora is reaffirming its strong connection to Pakistan and its enduring… Continue reading Pakistani expats take social media to express love for homeland on Pakistan Day

462 social media accounts involved in spreading hatred closed

ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (APP):Responding to the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Violent Extremism Prevention Unit of Islamabad Capital Police intensified its crackdown on social media platforms to combat the spread of religious, sectarian, ethnic hatred and propaganda against country. The Violent Extremism Prevention Unit thoroughly monitored… Continue reading 462 social media accounts involved in spreading hatred closed

Minister visits Qasr-e-Behbood, reviews ongoing initiatives

LAHORE, Mar 13 (APP):Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt Wednesday visited Qasr-e-Behbood, a women development centre, in Model Town Lahore. Accompanied by Amina Munir, the Director General of Social Welfare, the minister inspected the institute’s ongoing programmes and activities. During the visit, he commended the institute’s efforts and provided guidance for… Continue reading Minister visits Qasr-e-Behbood, reviews ongoing initiatives

Legal Commission on Blasphemy to mark March 15 as ‘Youm-e-Tahafuz-Namoos-e-Risalat’

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP):To prevent the spread of blasphemy content on social media and raise awareness about it, a non-governmental organization ‘Legal Commission on Blasphemy Pakistan’ has announced to observe “Youm-e-Tahafuz-Namoos-e-Rasalat” on March 15. The commission has appealed to the public to participate in this awareness campaign actively. According to a statement issued by the… Continue reading Legal Commission on Blasphemy to mark March 15 as ‘Youm-e-Tahafuz-Namoos-e-Risalat’

14 arrested, kites recovered

FAISALABAD, Mar 06 (APP):The police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested 14 accused for persuading the youth through social media for kite flying. A police spokesman said that City Police Officer Ali Zia had launched a vigorous campaign and arrested hundreds of shopkeepers and kite-fliers from Faisalabad. After the crackdown, some elements started advertising kite flying… Continue reading 14 arrested, kites recovered

Governor stresses students of read books, play role for country’s development

PESHAWAR, Feb 20 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali stressed youngsters to divert their attention towards habit of books reading in existing era of social media and said the habit would change mindset and lives of young generation. He was addressing the inauguration ceremony of Grand Book Fair in Khyber Medical College as a chief… Continue reading Governor stresses students of read books, play role for country’s development

MoHR launches an awareness campaign to prevent child abuse

ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) has launched an awareness campaign to prevent child abuse through social media. An official MoHR talking to APP here on Sunday said that social media is an outstanding tool in the fight against child abuse. “We believe social media is effective in raising public awareness about… Continue reading MoHR launches an awareness campaign to prevent child abuse

SLA to hold workshop on use of language in media

KARACHI, Feb 16 (APP): Sindhi Language Authority (SLA) will organize a one-day workshop titled “Media and Sindhi Language” on February 17 to polish the language skills of budding journalists of Sindhi media. In four sessions of the workshop, language and media experts will provide training on accurate usage of language in all forms of media… Continue reading SLA to hold workshop on use of language in media

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service – APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

Follow Us

APP Services