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Orya Maqbool Jan has been arrested in Lahore.

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According to the information provided, the FIA carried out a raid at Orya’s apartment in DHA phase 6, Lahore and apprehended him.

The FIA spokeswoman announced that the accused will be brought before the court to request his physical remand for his alleged offense.

Section 11 of PECA expressly targets the offense of hate speech, which involves the preparation or dissemination of information through any information system or device that promotes or is likely to promote hatred based on interfaith, sectarian, or racial differences.

Section 11 specifically addresses those who actively spread material, regardless of the media used, with the purpose of promoting or potentially promoting hatred based on criteria such as differences in religious beliefs, divisions within religious groups, or distinctions based on race.

The primary component of this offense is the propagation of hate, encompassing material specifically crafted to instigate hostility or antagonism amongst persons or groups of varying religious beliefs, sects, or racial origins.

Penalties for hate speech encompass the possibility of imprisonment for a duration of up to seven years, a monetary punishment, or both. The purpose of these penalties is to discourage persons from participating in hate speech activities, which have the potential to cause social disharmony, disputes, and tensions.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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