Study finds account suspensions, reduced reach and content restrictions on Facebook and InstagramLondon/Ramallah — A report by Palestinian digital rights group 7amleh and a researcher at Utrecht University alleges that Meta has systematically suppressed pro-Palestine content on Facebook and Instagram, citing account suspensions, post removals, restrictions on live streaming and reductions in content distribution. Titled…
Treasury chief: The world has never seen economic isolation like what we plan for IranWashington — The United States has threatened to economically isolate Iran in a manner “the world has never seen,” and warned that a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would prevent goods from leaving or entering Iranian ports. U.S. Treasury Secretary…
Bern/ Severe drought in Switzerland has pushed water levels in rivers, canals and lakes to historic lows, the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) said, reporting that monitoring stations recorded the lowest water levels for this time of year between 1 April and 31 July — about one-fifth of typical levels.FOEN said many waterways north…
Artists4Ceasefire, a coalition of international artists, issued a strongly worded statement condemning Israel’s ongoing operations in Gaza and asserting that a purported ceasefire has not been upheld in practice. The statement, signed by figures including Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and Annie Lennox, renews calls for a permanent ceasefire, unimpeded delivery of vital humanitarian assistance, and…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Alternative Medicine (PAAM) has alleged that a covert attempt by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to introduce what it described as arbitrary regulations for the alternative medicine sector has triggered concern across the industry. According to PAAM, an upcoming “Pak Health…
PPP South Punjab Office-Bearers Meet Punjab Governor at Governor House By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A delegation of office-bearers from South Punjab, led by PPP South Punjab President Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore. The meeting discussed the overall political situation in the country…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani, along with Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Prof. Dr. Kamran Ashraf and Dean Faculty of Biosciences Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman, planted saplings in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office as part of a tree plantation campaign…
Vows to Maintain Strong Working Relationship with Media By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: Deputy Commissioner Khanewal Hina Arshad visited the District Press Club Khanewal, where she was warmly welcomed by President District Press Club Ahmed Raza Qadri, General Secretary Chaudhary Adnan Saeed, Chairman Majlis-e-Amila Qulzam Bashir Ahmed, Executive Members Imtiaz Ali Asad, Sajid…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, the historic building of the Punjab Assembly was illuminated with green lights, creating a spectacular and eye-catching view at night. For August 14, the Punjab Assembly building was decorated in the green and white colors of the national flag. The…
Washington — A study by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate found a dramatic rise in anti-Muslim online content targeting Michigan Senate candidate Abdulfatah “Abdul” Sayed following his primary victory on August 4.According to the report, an average of 155 posts per day mentioning Sayed or anti-Muslim bias were shared between June 1…
