Month: July 2026

Islamabad: Speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police check post in Ziarat, expressing profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Nine police personnel.

While paying heartfelt tribute to the martyred officers, the Speaker said that their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty would always be remembered with honour and gratitude.

He said such heinous attack was part of a nefarious conspiracy orchestrated by enemies of Pakistan to undermine the country’s peace and stability.

Ayaz Sadiq said that such cowardly acts of terrorism could never weaken the nation’s resolve, nor could terrorists ever succeed in achieving their malicious objectives.

He emphasized that the sacrifices rendered by the country’s brave security personnel continue to strengthen the nation’s determination to eradicate terrorism in all its forms.

The Speaker lauded the unwavering courage, professionalism, and dedication of the police and other law enforcement agencies, stating that the entire nation stands in solidarity with its brave defenders who continue to safeguard the lives and property of citizens at great personal sacrifice.

Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the martyred police personnel, the Speaker prayed that Almighty Allah may elevate the ranks of the martyrs in Jannah and grant their families patience, fortitude, and strength to bear this irreparable loss.

Islamabad: TikTok removed more than 184 million videos worldwide between January and March 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, while over 22.5 million videos were taken down in Pakistan during the same period, according to the platform’s Q1 2026 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.

According to the report, TikTok removed 184,012,576 videos globally during the first quarter of 2026, representing approximately 0.5% of all content uploaded to the platform.

Of the total, 178,014,154 videos were detected and removed using automated detection technologies, while 8,838,710 videos were reinstated following further review. The platform maintained a proactive removal rate of 99.3%, with 94.4% of violating content removed within 24 hours of being uploaded.

The report highlights TikTok’s continued efforts to proactively identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, helping create a safer experience for users worldwide.

In Pakistan, TikTok removed 22,535,523 videos for violating its Community Guidelines during the reporting period, representing a removal rate of 0.8% of all videos published on the platform.

Of the videos removed in Pakistan, 99.6% were detected and taken down proactively, while 95.5% were removed within 24 hours of being posted. A total of 690,557 videos were later reinstated following further review.

As part of its ongoing efforts to protect platform integrity, TikTok also removed 86,288,705 fake accounts globally, along with an additional 25,764,372 accounts suspected of belonging to users under the age of 13 during the reporting period.

The report found that 18.6% of the videos removed globally contained sensitive or mature themes that violated TikTok’s content policies, while 12.6% breached the platform’s safety and civility standards.

It added that 16.5% of the removed videos involved dangerous activities and challenges, 12.9% contained body exposure and sexualised behaviour, and 2.1% were identified as edited media or AI-generated content (AIGC).

The quarterly Community Guidelines Enforcement Report reflects TikTok’s commitment to transparency by providing insights into the scale and nature of its content moderation and enforcement efforts.

Islamabad: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 287,900 cusecs of water from various rim stations with an inflow of 385,600 cusecs.

According to the data released by IRSA, the water level in the River Indus at Tarbela Dam stood at 1484.20 feet, which was 82.20 feet higher than the dead level of 1402.00 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam were recorded as 236,800 cusecs and 157,700 cusecs, respectively.

The water level in the Jhelum River at Mangla Dam was 1166.85 feet, which was 116.85 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water were recorded as 31,600 cusecs and 13,000 cusecs, respectively.

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 225,500, 176,500, 111,400, and 51,800 cusecs, respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 49,900 cusecs of water was released at Nowshera, and 37,500 cusecs were released from River Chenab at Marala.

Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Mustafa Kamal visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Cardiac Center following the completion of the first phase of its upgradation, emphasizing that the introduction of modern technology would enable patients to receive advanced treatment free of charge, leading to faster recovery.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the minister described the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) as the largest hospital in the federal capital, providing healthcare services to a large number of patients from Islamabad and surrounding areas, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Minister also focused on the progress to make 28 basic health centers (BHUs) of the federal capital active to reduce burden on big hospitals.

He also emphasized the need to work on provision of basic hygiene necessities, including access to clean drinking water, proper sanitation and others, to help reduce the incidence of disease.

He stressed that most challenges could be overcome if every member of society realized and fulfilled their responsibilities.

He also underlined the importance of a strong local government system to address challenges at the grassroots level before they escalate into major burdens.

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid rich tribute to Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider, on his martyrdom anniversary, honoring his great sacrifice and bravery during the Kargil war of 1999.

In their separately issued statements, the president and the prime minister said that Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed’s determination and patriotism served as a guiding light for future generations, as well as a source of pride for the entire nation.

President Zardari said that that the sacrifices of the martyrs were guarantee for a secure, strong, and dignified future for Pakistan.

He said that Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed set a bright example of unparalleled courage, steadfastness, and devotion to duty for the defense of the homeland.

The president said that the sacrifices of the martyrs formed a strong foundation for Pakistan’s security, sovereignty, and national dignity, which the nation would always remember with reverence and pride.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that Havaldar Lalak Jan’s courage, bravery, and great sacrifice for the defense of the homeland during the Kargil war were a source of pride for the entire nation.

He said that remaining steadfast against the enemy despite being severely injured was proof of his unparalleled spirit of patriotism.

The prime minister reaffirmed that the nation would never forget the sacrifices of this great son of the soil and all other martyrs of Pakistan.

Islamabad: Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Chairperson Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday said India’s continued attempt to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance was contrary to international law and established principles governing transboundary water cooperation.

In a statement, she said the treaty contained no provision allowing either party to suspend or terminate it unilaterally, adding that Pakistan, as the lower riparian state, viewed the issue with “the utmost seriousness”.

She said recent statements by senior Indian officials on diverting the Chenab River, refusing to restore the treaty and denying water to Pakistan reflected a departure from cooperative water governance and carried legal implications.

The senator said UN special rapporteurs had maintained that India’s declaration had no legal effect on the continued operation of the treaty or Pakistan’s rights. She added that the Permanent Court of Arbitration had also upheld the treaty’s validity and rejected attempts to justify its suspension.

Sherry Rehman said the Indus Waters Treaty remained in force under international law, adding that Pakistan would continue to pursue its rights through international legal mechanisms while advocating cooperation and the peaceful management of shared water resources.