PTA Blocked Around 1m URLs of ‘Objectionable Material,’ Lower House Informed
PTA Blocked Around 1m URLs of ‘Objectionable Material,’ Lower House Informed
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked around one million URLs of “objectionable content” related to religious and the integrity and defense of the country, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan informed the National Assembly on Friday.
During Question Hour, he said that the regulatory body was taking “effective measures” to remove or block from access any content that was against Pakistan’s laws. He said that there would be zero tolerance for any user or website that promoted pornography, blackmailing of women, and personal attacks. He also urged the public to report any pornographic and anti-Pakistan content to the PTA so action could be promptly taken.
The city managers on Thursday approved hiring of consultant for carrying out Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) for newly announced housing scheme, Park Enclave III on Park Road. INP/File
ISLAMABAD: The city managers on Thursday approved hiring of consultant for carrying out Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) for newly announced housing scheme, Park Enclave III on Park Road.
The CDA board, which met here with Chairman CDA Amer Ali Ahmed in the chair, approved hiring of consultant for the housing scheme.
Last year, the CDA had launched the scheme and now the civic agency wanted to start development work.
The board also approved a summary for strengthening Building Control Directorate (BCD) by approving 20 new posts – 15 building inspector and five land surveyors.