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PTA rejects reports of centralising DNS, slowing down internet speed

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  • PTA says blocking content under PECA Section 37.
  • It says centralised DNS control not implemented.
  • Automation implemented on govt’s directives, PTA says.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Tuesday rejected reports of centralising the Domain Name System (DNS) and slowing down the internet through such means.

The regulatory authority, with regards to media reports regarding the new DNS implementation by PTA, clarified that it has only implemented the automation of blocking of unlawful content as mandated to the authority under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Section 37.

“Contrary to the claims, PTA has not implemented centralised DNS control where-by all resolution will be centrally performed by PTA. Instead, the resolution will be performed at ISPs (Internet Service Providers) end,” the authority’s statement claimed.

The telecommunication authority said the blocking of illegal content was already being done.

However, to “improve the effectiveness of the same, automation process through domain name resolution at the ISP level has been implemented under the policy directives of the [government]”.

The PTA said it has been done in consultation and extensive due deliberation with the ISP.

“This recent development has no effect on increasing the cost of internet services, no impact on slowing down of internet nor has any implications on privacy of the citizens whatsoever, as wrongly portrayed in some media reports,” it said.

Furthermore, the regulator said it will also have no effect on the current arrangements with Content Delivery Networks (CDNs).

In view of the above-stated position, all speculations related to the process should be put to rest, the statement concluded.

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Noticing the court closure, LHC issues an order for impenetrable security.

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Concerns over court closures and case hearing suspensions have been brought up by Chief Justice Shehzad Ahmed Khan of the Lahore High Court (LHC).

In a letter to the authorities, LHC CJ has brought attention to the situation.

The Punjab Interior Minister received a letter from the LHC expressing dismay over law enforcement forces’ disregard for court orders. Copies of the letter were also forwarded to the Punjab Inspector General (IG) and the Lahore Chief City Police Officer (CCPO).

Court closures should never be permitted, the letter stressed, claiming that doing so would constitute a threat to the rule of law.

It was instructed to the Punjab IG and Lahore CCPO to make sure that every court had impenetrable security.

Contrasting it with contempt of court, the LHC denounced the LHC Bar secretary’s action to forcibly halt case proceedings.

The LHC Bar secretary and other parties involved were not subject to contempt proceedings, according to the letter, demonstrating the court’s forbearance.

In closing, the letter expressed hope that court attacks would stop in the future, highlighting the importance of a safe and continuous legal system.

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The Chief Minister of Punjab has given his approval for the implementation of a laptop scheme aimed at providing laptops to students.

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The Laptop Scheme for students has been authorized by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The Chief Minister of Punjab chaired a meeting on reforms in the higher education sector, which focused on important decisions, including the endorsement of the Laptop Scheme.

As part of the program, pupils will receive the most up-to-date laptops with a seven-year interval.

During the session, a presentation was provided on the promotion of higher education, the laptop program, and transportation services for females.

A decision was made to prioritize the construction of new universities and colleges in disadvantaged districts of Punjab.

According to CM Maryam Nawaz, the objective of the Punjab administration is to establish institutions of international caliber in each district and colleges in every tehsil.

The user expressed approval for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s declaration of an education crisis.

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, also emphasized that 20,000 motorcycles were being distributed to students throughout the province.

Smog Eradication Initiative

In addition, a dedicated committee consisting of thirteen members, led by Maryam Nawaz, has been established to address the smog situation.

The group, comprised of 12 ministers from different departments, will assess the reports on the elimination of pollution.

The group will also identify the primary sources of smog.

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Rain that calms nerves in Islamabad, Pakistan

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On Friday, rain brought beautiful weather to the twin towns of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Islamabad is currently covered in clouds, although the heatwave was broken by showers and a hailstorm.

In some other parts of Punjab, where the wind contributed to the lovely weather, it also rained in Attock.

When the rain dropped the temperature in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, people exhaled with relief.

Rain is expected to persist until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Department.

BOLOCHISTAN

Nine districts are likely to see rains on Friday as a rain-generating storm is predicted to hit Balochistan.

Rain on May 10 and 11, according to the Met Office, will keep the weather mild.

LAHORE

Lahore is anticipated to have a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius, indicating that the city is still experiencing severe weather.

The forecast calls for very light rain in Lahore on Sunday.

With its average rating of 162 on Friday, the city’s worsening smog condition has been making headlines.

The majority of the country was expected to see hot, dry weather over the next three days, according to the Met Department’s previous forecast.

On the other hand, it stated that isolated areas of Gilgit-Baltistan may have partly overcast weather with light showers and thunderstorms.

According to the Met office, countrywide plains should see a modest increase in daytime temperatures.

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