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Twitter in danger of being banned in Pakistan
Micro-blogging website Twitter that has become important to political parties and journalists to communicate is in danger of being banned because of "the government’s...
Nigeria, Ghana could face bans over interference: FIFA
BERLIN: Nigeria and Ghana could face international football bans this month over political interference with their football associations, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said...
Two-month ban imposed on use of drone in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A ban has been imposed on the use of drone in the federal capital for two months, as the deputy commissioner has issued a...
Shahzaib Hasan’s ban extended to four years
LAHORE: An independent adjudicator on Friday increased the ban on cricketer Shahzaib Hasan to four years in connection with a spot-fixing probe.
The batsman, who...
Danish ban on Islamic full-face veil comes into effect
Denmark's ban on the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces came into force on Wednesday, with anyone wearing a garment that hides the face...
France bans smartphones in schools
PARIS: French schoolchildren will have to leave their smartphones switched off or at home as the new academic year begins in September after lawmakers...
AC Milan cleared to compete in Europa League after court overturns...
MILAN (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday overturned a decision by European soccer body UEFA to ban AC Milan from...
Marriyum calls for ban on Imran’s explicit speeches
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ban explicit and inappropriate speeches of Pakistan...
Pro-independence Hong Kong party faces possible ban
HONG KONG: Authorities on Tuesday told a political party that advocates independence for Hong Kong the group might be banned on national security grounds,...
Putin extends ban on western food imports
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended a ban on Western food imports for another 18 months after the European Union's decision to prolong...
Plastic ban in Australia supermarkets sparks ‘bag rage’
Dozens of supermarket staff have suffered abuse as two major Australian grocery chains struggled to impose a ban on single-use plastic bags, with one...
Punjab govt denies lifting ban from ASWJ
LAHORE: Punjab government on Friday termed a news-item published in a section of the press with regard to participation of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ)...
Caretaker govt bars local representatives from participating in election campaigns
LAHORE: Punjab caretaker government on Tuesday barred local representatives from participating in the election campaigns.
As per a notification issued by the provincial caretaker government,...
Australia to ban covert foreign interference in politics
CANBERRA: Australia's House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved national security legislation on Tuesday that would ban covert foreign interference in domestic politics and make industrial...
Media faces threats, abductions ahead of polls
--ISPR DG denies journalists being intimidated, says military committed to democratic civilian rule
ISLAMABAD: When the military spokesman held a press conference earlier this month...
Sri Lanka captain Chandimal banned for ball tampering
GROS-ISLET, SAINT LUCIA: Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal will miss his side's third Test against the West Indies after being found guilty of ball...
Social media goes crazy as Swara Bhasker calls Pakistan a ‘failing...
Earlier in a sad turn of events, the all-female starrer Indian movie Veere Di Wedding was banned from release in Pakistan by the Central Board...
