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Thursday, February 5, 2026
TopicPMDA

Topic: PMDA

In Pakistan, no civilian govt won a battle with media. Last military govt also paid price

Going it alone on key policy fronts is a familiar aspect of PTI’s governance. This is what happened in the case of PMDA when no media stakeholder was consulted.

All you need to know about Pakistan’s media bill that Amnesty, others are wary of

Many Pakistani media organisations have opposed the PMDA. Dawn newspaper called the proposed law 'no less than a declaration of war against journalists'.

Pakistani journalists are protesting Imran Khan’s ‘black’ law. Shehbaz Sharif is all ears

The proposed regulatory body, PMDA, will have the authority to impose sanctions on media entities in case these rules are violated.

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How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.