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The PTA discloses how many VPNs are registered in Pakistan.

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Speaking at the Senate Standing Committee on IT meeting in Islamabad, which was presided over by Palwasha Khan, was the PTA chief.

The continuous regulation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan was the main topic of discussion. The committee called for the next meeting and voiced concerns about the Minister of State for IT’s absence for the third consecutive session.

“We have spent the last two years developing VPN legislation. Uninterrupted internet connection is guaranteed by registered VPNs without sacrificing privacy, according to the PTA chairman.

During the session, Senator Muhammad Humayun criticized the measures, saying, “Shutting down platforms like X (formerly Twitter) is jeopardizing the entire IT industry and impacting the livelihoods of over 2.5 million individuals in Pakistan.”

He opposed laws that would hurt independent contractors and small companies.

Although the PTA promised that registered VPNs would not experience internet outages, committee members wanted to know the exact legal foundation for these regulations. Senator Kamran Murtaza asked for documents that detailed the requirements for registration.

“If VPN services are abruptly halted, there will be a major backlash,” Senator Afnan Ullah said. While pointing out that Pakistan’s IT exports had increased by 20% in the previous year, he emphasised that the sector was still lagging behind India.

Concerns over the viability of the existing VPN whitelist method were voiced by the committee. While IT officials admitted that more than 1 million freelancers in Pakistan rely significantly on VPNs for their business, Senator Humayun pointed out that the laws should be more beneficial than harmful.

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On February 6, 2025, IHC will consider a plea against the X prohibition in Pakistan.

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Chief Justice Aamir Farooq of the Islamabad High Court will hear the lawsuit contesting the social media app X’s ban on February 6, 2025.

Numerous delays have affected the petition, which was last heard on April 17, 2024. Hearings were originally planned for May 2 and June 11, 2024, but those dates were not feasible.

On November 22, 2024, the court granted a miscellaneous application for an early hearing. A hearing date of February 6, 2025, was confirmed by the Registrar Office after Chief Justice Aamir Farooq ordered that the case be rescheduled after the winter break.

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The Prime Minister orders the safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the creation of an action plan for the quick and safe evacuation of Pakistanis who want to leave Syria and return through nearby nations.

He stated that measures should be taken to ensure the safe evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria in light of the current circumstances there while presiding over a conference in Islamabad about the subject.

According to him, the government’s first priority is to ensure the safety of Pakistanis living in Syria, and all available resources should be used to achieve this goal.

Additionally, the prime minister directed the Pakistani embassy in Damascus to set up a helpline and information center for Pakistani nationals.

He ordered the Pakistani embassies in Syria and its neighboring countries to maintain their information desks and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ crisis management section operating around the clock till the security situation improves.

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PM Offers Condolences to Turkish President for Six Soldiers Killed in Helicopter Crash in Turkey

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Regarding the death of six Turkish troops in a helicopter crash in Isparta, Turkey, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sent Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan his deepest sympathies.

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, posted on social media on Saturday to express his sadness and grief over the deaths of six Turkish troops.

Additionally, he expressed his sympathies to the Turkish people and the families who lost loved ones in the terrible event.

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