South Korea declares martial law. In a surprising twist, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced emergency martial law, blaming opposition forces of engaging in anti-state activities. In a live televised address on Tuesday, Yoon stated, “To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate […]
Day: December 3, 2024
Punjab stops annual pension increase for retired employees
Punjab stops annual pension increase for retired employees. The Punjab government has stopped the annual pension increase for retired public servants. The Punjab finance secretary has through a letter ordered all departments to take steps to stop the increase in pension. Also read: Pension is a huge burden on government The finance department’s decision, which […]
5-year jail term, Rs1m fine for spreading fake news under amended PECA Act
Rs1m fine fixed for spreading fake news under amended PECA Act. The federal government has decided to amend the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) to limit the spread of misinformation and other illegal content. A proposed draft outlines 16 categories of unlawful material, including fake news, content inciting hatred against state institutions, and the […]
Syria’s civil war: What’s happening in Syria? How an old conflict in the Middle East started again
What’s happening in Syria? The Syrian civil war, a drastic conflict that has raged for over a decade, has not only destroyed the peace of the country but also of the Middle East for centuries. The war has been restarted with a renewed offensive from rebel forces. Rebels take control of Aleppo This latest escalation […]
Public holiday declared on December 5
A public holiday has been declared on December 5 due to by-elections in the Sheikhupura district of Punjab. A by-election will be held in the Punjab Assembly constituency of PP-139 Ferozewala on December 5, in view of which a public holiday has been declared in the district on the day of the election. A notification […]