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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

A-Sports, Pakistan’s first HD sports channel, was launched on Saturday in a ceremony attended by President and CEO ARY Digital Network, Mr Salman Iqbal, and hosted by Fakhr-e-Alam.

Speaking on the occasion, Salman Iqbal said that the channel, first of its kind in Pakistan, will not only promote cricket but every single professional sport being played in the country.

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Salman Iqbal, who also owns Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings, was of the view that he always wanted to promote local sports and athletes and wanted  to give them ample opportunity to showcase themselves at a bigger platform.

“A-Sports is behind this cause, through this channel, we will try to promote every single sport in the country,” said Salman Iqbal.

Salman Iqbal revealed that A-Sports will also telecast next year’s T20 World Cup and ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

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The launch ceremony was also attended by noted playwright and satirist Anwar Maqsood along with legendary cricketers including Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis, former captain Misbah-ul-Haq and pacer Wahab Riaz. The channel will telecast the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, starting from October 17, Sunday. A-Sports viewers will also be able to watch pre-match and post-match analysis by legendary cricketers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis,Misbah-ul-Haq and pacer Wahab Riaz.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

On October 13, the government notified new online rules for Pakistani citizens and social media companies operating in Pakistan.

So what exactly do the ‘Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content Rules, 2021’ state?

As per the new ambit of the rules, any content posted online will be removed or blocked if it is against:

• the “glory of Islam”
• the “security of Pakistan”
• “public order”, which means that if online content contains any “fake or false information that threatens public order, public health and public safety”
• “decency and morality”
• “integrity and defence of Pakistan”

The aggrieved complaint, who could be an individual or a government agency or department, can file a complaint with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and in some cases, the identity of the complainant will be kept confidential if it may result in “harming, harassing or defaming the complainant.”

On receiving a complaint, the Authority will have 30 days to decide on the matter. After which, the Authority will give the social media company 48 hours to comply, and in case of emergencies only 12 hours.

If the social company fails to comply, it will have to provide a written explanation within 48 hours, otherwise its services will be degrade or the entire online information system blocked or it will be fined a penalty of up to Rs5 million.

Under the new rules, social media companies are required to provide to the investigation agency any information, data and content in “decrypted, readable and [a] comprehensible format”.

Social media companies are also required to set up a mechanism that ensures the immediate blocking of live streaming, particularly if it is related to terrorism, hate speech, pornographic content or if it is detrimental to national security.

The new rules further mandate social media companies register with the PTA within three months and establish an office in Pakistan, with a physical address, preferably located in Islamabad.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Famed Pakistani singer and social worker Shehzad Roy expressed his joy over sending musical instruments to a talented young group of Hunza boys, who were seen playing a tune of the national song in a viral video.

Shehzad Roy, who is the founder of Zindagi Trust, took twitter and Instagram to tell the world that he did what he pledged to. “Mission accomplished!!!!Instruments delivered to young talented Hunza boys,” said Shehzad Roy in his tweet.

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Roy has posted a video on the social media platform in which he thanked the people who helped him accomplish his mission. In the video, the singer begins by reminiscing over a childhood memory about needing a distortion pedal for his guitar. “The distortion pedal was not available in Pakistan then. When I received it for the first time, I was extremely happy and I still remember how I felt that joy,” he said.

“So when I saw these children playing music with the help of plastic drums and tin cans, I remembered the time when I needed the distortion pedal.”

The singer said he then asked his manager to trace these children and got the musical instruments dispatched to them. The manager, he said, at last succeeded in locating the children in Hunza.

“We came to know that these children made this video ten years ago. Now, all of them have grown up,” he continued. “I asked them if they have all the required instruments. They said they don’t. I asked my manager Richard to make available all the instruments they want.”

The singer said he collected the musical instruments with the help of a few friends and then dispatched them to the Hunza boys.

Shehzad Roy said he requested the boys to play the same tune with the help of new instruments and they complied.

The latter part of the video shows the Hunza musicians playing the music of the national song ‘Aao Bacho Sayr Karaen Tum Ko Pakistan Ki‘. The children in the viral video are now adults with beards.

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Lahore (NUT-Desk)

The Punjab government has decided to ban the entry of TikTokers and YouTubers to the parks across the province, it emerged Monday. Only national media will reportedly be allowed to shoot videos in parks.

The development comes after multiple incidents of violence and harassment against women came to light in parks during public holidays in the province. Content creators are usually seen in public places making videos for their followers.

In one such scenario, a TikToker was groped and assaulted by a mob of around 400 men in Greater Iqbal Park on Independence Day while she was recording a video for her channel. The assault sparked anger across the country.

Sources said that permission to make videos for social media will be conditional on the submission of a script in advance, while security personnel deployed at the parks will monitor Tiktokers and YouTubers.

According to the sources, the Punjab government has also decided to ban entry without family in all major parks while students in school and college uniforms will not be allowed to enter parks either. The sources said, however, that Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar would give final approval to this ban.

 

 

Lahore (NUT-Desk)

Pakistani celebrity couple Dua Malik and Sohail Haider welcomed a baby boy, announced by Dua Malik on social media. Dua Malik took to Instagram and shared a story where she announced the birth of her son. She wrote “Blessed with baby boy”.

Dua Malik’s sister Humaima Malick also shared an Instagram story and said “Mubarak Mubarak Mubarak. Allhumdullilah my sister @duamalik blessed with a baby boy. Another beautiful addition to our family.”

She further said “All duas for your son @duamalik @sohailhaider” followed by an emoji ‘It’s a boy!”

Sohail Haider is a popular singer who got popularity from his melodious OST for the historical drama serial Dastaan, and Dua Malik is an anchor, Life Coach, Therapist, and motivational Speaker. The couple got married in 2014 and together they have three adorable kids including their newborn baby boy.It is noteworthy here that last year Dua Malik had hinted at quitting the showbiz.