Author: Farhan Janjua

Digital Security, Privacy

Cyberbullying is making people commit suicide. How to report cybercrime?

A young woman in Badin has committed suicide after being blackmailed on social media by a man along with his friends. Reportedly, the young woman had already lost quite a lot because of this as her fiance broke off the engagement previously because of the photos sent by the gang and extorted Rs 50,000 from her over that. The gang continued to blackmail her to … Continue reading Cyberbullying is making people commit suicide. How to report cybercrime?

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Fatwa says water up your ass can invalidate fast

Madani channel cleric shocked viewers — especially biologists and those who understand human anatomy — with a fatwa saying that one should sit in the toilet with their legs closed and not wide spread while washing up because water may enter stomach which will invalidate your fast in Ramazan. Another part of the fatwa was that you shouldn’t breathe a lot while in the toilet … Continue reading Fatwa says water up your ass can invalidate fast

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Freedom of Expression

After notice from Twitter, Journo says Pak Army won’t leave him alone even in exile

Prominent journalist in exile, Taha Siddiqui, has recently received a notice from Twitter saying that the Pakistani government reported some of his tweets claiming to be in violation of Pakistan’s law and sought their removal. Twitter says in the notice to Siddiqui that they received this information in an official correspondence. What did Taha Siddiqui say یہ جو دہشت گردی ہے#اس_کے_پیچھے_وردی_ہے https://t.co/pC3IlR7TUx — Taha Siddiqui … Continue reading After notice from Twitter, Journo says Pak Army won’t leave him alone even in exile

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Digital Security

Beware of Habib Metro’s digital security lapse

Habib Metro bank has a digital security loophole which makes it impossible for its customers to distinguish their emails from the spoofing and fishing attacks. In the monthly bank statements that Habib Metro sends via email to its customers, one can see a warning alert indicating something like this: This email has failed its domain’s authentication requirements. It may be spoofed or improperly forwarded! Learn … Continue reading Beware of Habib Metro’s digital security lapse

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Freedom of Expression, Intersectional Queer

Aamir Liaquat wants blood after 1st wife Bushra Aamir kicks ass in Ramazan transmission

It’s an established fact that nothing is beneath controversial televangelist “Dr” Aamir Liaquat Hussain and this time he’s using all his power — religion and influence — to have his ex-wife Bushra Aamir fired from rival Ramazan Pakistan transmission currently being broadcasted simultaneously by PTV Home and Hum TV. According to sources, Bushra Aamir is producing and appearing on the Ramazan Pakistan transmission which is … Continue reading Aamir Liaquat wants blood after 1st wife Bushra Aamir kicks ass in Ramazan transmission

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Privacy

Jibran Nasir, Waqar Zaka are creating privacy nightmare for minor rape survivor and it needs to stop

While their intentions might be at the right place, their judgements and actions are questionable. Prominent social and rights activist Jibran Nasir and controversial social media personality Waqar Zaka have rushed to ‘help’ the 15-year-old rape survivor in Karachi and their social media coverage of the same is destroying the privacy of the survivor and her family. It has to be noted that while Jibran’s … Continue reading Jibran Nasir, Waqar Zaka are creating privacy nightmare for minor rape survivor and it needs to stop

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War hysteria from Indian and Pakistani media is shocking

With everyone trying to prove more patriotic than the other, war hysteria is blossoming on mainstream media of both India and Pakistan. One would be shocked at the stark similarities seen on news networks of both countries. I have seen the attitude of the Indian media outlets in cases like this before and this time I was focused more on criticising responses on the Pakistani … Continue reading War hysteria from Indian and Pakistani media is shocking

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