The PPP in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has asked the election commission to intervene over a prolonged internet shutdown, saying it is hampering campaigning and voter access to information.
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Protests and restrictions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have kept attention on political representation, economic demands, public safety and the need for credible dialogue.
The Islamabad High Court voided a law allowing agencies to restrict citizen travel, citing lack of legal safeguards and authority for such actions

Users in Pakistan reported difficulty accessing Al Jazeera's English-language website after officials criticised the broadcaster's coverage of elections and unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Meta has been using influencers and allied organizations to make its case for teen safety tools at the same time governments move toward age limits and bans on social media use by children. Reporting from The Guardian…

Anthropic says Claude reached the live systems of three organisations during controlled cybersecurity evaluations, exposing weaknesses in how online access was isolated.
Pakistan’s internet services came under fresh scrutiny on Tuesday as a National Assembly committee was told that poor connectivity is affecting users not only in remote districts but also in major cities such as…

Vietnam has drafted new rules that would let children under 16 keep social media accounts while stripping away their ability to post, comment or react to content, an approach officials are billing as more measured than…
Uganda has begun pressing countries to remove Ebola-related travel restrictions after the discharge of its last confirmed patient marked a major step toward the outbreak being declared over. The development came on…
Israeli police restricted Palestinian worshippers while around 1,300 Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, according to the Express Tribune.

China has warned it could retaliate if Washington follows through with restrictions on new robot imports, turning robotics into another flashpoint in the wider U.S.-China technology race.
As hosepipe restrictions spread in dry weather, BBC Science explains the everyday garden tasks that may still be allowed — and the situations where penalties can follow.

Iran is signalling a broader regional posture as attacks on shipping and plans for a restricted maritime zone deepen concern around the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan extends its ban on Indian civil and military aircraft through October 24, keeping restrictions across both flight information regions.
France has cleared a path for a landmark social media ban for users under 15. The legislation mandates strict age verification for all accounts, marking a shift in European digital policy
Its new law, which would be the first of its kind enacted by a European country, would ban access to some accounts for anyone under
Afghan women describe how restrictions on education, work, movement and healthcare have reshaped daily life five years after the Taliban returned to power.

Pakistan orders a 50% cut in official-vehicle fuel, a 5% reduction in non-employee spending, and new travel and procurement restrictions.

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after reports that an Iranian parliamentary committee is reviewing a proposal that could restrict US and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz. The move added fresh supply-risk…
Ahead of the PTI's planned march on Sept 27, the federal government has deployed Rangers in Islamabad and Punjab districts to ensure security

Major central banks tighten policy or keep rates restrictive as surging energy costs push inflation higher across leading economies.
Iran is considering a proposal that would restrict shipping through one of the world’s most closely watched waterways. According to NPR News, parliament is reviewing a plan that would ban ships linked to the United…
In the aftermath of the war triggered by the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, Iran's government has quietly relaxed a range of social restrictions on dress, music, and mixed…
Candice Odgers, a psychologist who has spent 25 years studying adolescent mental health, is pushing back against the idea that banning social media for teenagers is the main answer to online harm. In an interview…