ISLAMABAD – Press Network of Pakistan (PNP) has launched a nationwide public opinion survey to gather feedback on the proposed 5% Social Media Influencer Tax announced under the Federal Budget 2026-27. The survey aims to provide citizens, content creators, digital entrepreneurs, marketers, students, businesses, and social media users with an opportunity to share their views…
The proposed Social Media Influencer Tax in Pakistan’s Finance Bill 2026 has emerged as one of the most debated digital economy measures in the federal budget. The government plans to impose a 5% withholding tax on revenues earned by content creators and influencers through platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. At first glance,…
ISLAMABAD (PNP Media Monitoring) National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq led a high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation on a three-day official state visit to China (January 19–21) at the invitation of the Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Zhao Leji. This visit occurred at an important moment — marking the 75th anniversary of…
A recent report appears on the JournalismPakistan “Why Pakistan Lags as Foreign Broadcasters Choose India” highlights a stark reality: global media giants are increasingly committing resources to India while overlooking Pakistan. The article argues that India’s large English-speaking market, flexible media regulations, and strategic global relevance make it an attractive base for foreign broadcasters such…
In a remarkable gesture of media diplomacy and professional engagement, Ms. Bushra Naz, Head of Media and Communications at the Australian High Commission has visited the Lahore Press Club on Wednesday. According to details, the visit underscored the importance of strengthening Pakistan–Australia relations through open dialogue, professional exchange, and media collaboration. During her visit, Ms….
The Lahore Press Club (LPC) and the Pakistan Press Club Malaysia Chapter (PPC-MC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lahore this week in order to strengthening global journalistic ties and promoting professional collaboration, . The historic document was exchanged between Arshad Ansari, President of Lahore Press Club, and S.M. Abbas, President of Pakistan Press…
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In an interview with UN News, Senior Policy Analyst from the GEM report team Anna D’addio said the report examines the issue of technology in education through a gender lens. She said the report highlights progress in the reversal of discrimination against girls over the past two decades but also exposes the negative impact of…
Five other ‘blue helmets’ were injured during the attack which happened when their vehicle hit an explosive device in Mbindali, in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, northwest of Paoua. “The Secretary-General offers his sincere condolences to the family of the victim and to the Government of Cameroon and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded”, said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…
False news of attacks by Muslims is being spread in India to provoke people: Photo: File New Delhi: India’s ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has created groups on social media to promote Islamophobia. After the action of Hamas on October 7, along with Israel’s attacks on Gaza, the Indian government started spewing poison against…
