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Pakistani YouTuber Ducky Bhai says parents should supervise their children’s online consumption, not blame creators for any negative behaviour. He also shares his experience of a three‑month jail stay and comments on how other creators should handle controversies.
Aug 11, 2026, 3:35 PM
A Karachi judicial magistrate convicted 26‑27‑year‑old Muhammad Ibrahim for distributing false information on social media that could incite attacks on oil tankers. The court ordered one year imprisonment and a Rs10,000 fine, but released him on probation, requiring a Rs100,000 bond and good conduct for 12 months.
Dawn
The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has called for the immediate resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and warned of a nationwide ‘Million March’ starting September 25 if its demands are unmet.
Dawn
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A Senate committee has ordered immediate action to address vacant seats and fee disparities in Pakistan’s medical colleges. It has directed the Ministry of National Health Services and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council to investigate and report on the issue within one month.
The Express Tribune
DawnMedia will hold a two‑day conference on September 2‑3 at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad to tackle malnutrition among children under five.
Dawn
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has filed a formal complaint with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency on Aug 9 2026. He accuses four social‑media accounts of spreading false claims that he and his son were linked to the murder of Mir Raza Ali.
The Express Tribune
The essay argues Christopher Nolan’s adaptation exposes the Trojan Horse as a violation of a sacred hospitality law, linking the ancient breach to modern conflicts such as the wars in Israel and Gaza.
Express Tribune
An AI‑generated video depicting a stylised Adolf Hitler drinking from a plastic Fanta can went viral, with millions believing it was an authentic commercial. The clip’s obvious fake design sparked debate and highlighted how shock advertising has become normalized as a marketing strategy.
Dawn
Since April 2026 Pakistan tightened media regulations, requiring foreign journalists to register and obtain no‑objection certificates, while Al Jazeera’s website remains blocked without a published order.
Dawn
A severe water shortage is halting industrial activity in Hub, Balochistan. The Chanber of Commerce and Industry has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take urgent steps to avoid shutdowns.
The Express Tribune
Senior PML‑N leader Rana Sanaullah announced that his party will form a government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a two‑thirds majority and will immediately seek talks with the Joint Awami Action Committee to resolve its concerns.
The Express Tribune
Four armed men robbed the Edhi shelter in Sohrab Goth on Friday, taking more than Rs6.5 million in cash marked as staff salaries. Police and charity officials say the robbers fled. The Chief Minister called the theft unacceptable and ordered the culprits be arrested immediately.
Dawn
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, said he never invited opposition members to resume negotiations. The meeting, held with MNA Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar and Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, focused only on the upcoming Independence Day ceremony. He added that further talks would need face‑to‑face discussion, not media broadcasts.
The Express Tribune
The Women Parliamentary Caucus of Balochistan condemned the killing of Master Inayatullah Jattak, father of activist Asma Jattak, and called for the prompt arrest of all suspects. An assembly speaker ordered the Inspector General of Police to ensure swift action and report progress.
The Express Tribune
The United States State Department will evaluate foreign journalists’ online presence when they apply for visas, expanding a Trump‑era initiative to include other visa categories, officials say.
The Express Tribune
U.S. General Jack Keane has expressed doubts about the reliability of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Iran negotiations, noting that Trump’s Gaza peace deal is a significant advance while Pakistan is not serving as a mediator.
Google News - World
The government’s new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 require foreign journalists to obtain a no‑objection certificate before traveling to any city outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists have warned that the move institutionalises bureaucratic control and threatens independent reporting.
Dawn
Pakistani authorities have imposed new restrictions banning international media from reporting in most of the country after the killing of dozens of protesters.
The Guardian World
