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Supreme Court Urges Police to Show Restraint While Handling Protesting Youth

The Supreme Court has advised law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint when dealing with young protesters. The Chief Justice acknowledged that some 'misguided elements' among the youth may resort to stone-throwing during demonstrations. However, the top court stressed that youngsters should be pacified and counselled rather than met with force. The remarks came just days after protests were held against the Chief Justice of Pakistan. The court's guidance signals a call for a more measured and humane approach by police in handling youth unrest.

Court Orders Removal of Abusive Social Media Posts Targeting Nitin Gadkari

A court has ordered the removal of posts described as 'vile' and 'obscene' targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on social media platforms. The ruling directed platforms including Meta, X Corp, and Google LLC to take down the offensive content. The court also raised concerns about the absence of adequate mechanisms on these platforms to remove abusive material. Judges questioned why individuals are forced to seek court intervention rather than having accessible in-platform remedies for such content.

Pakistan mandates NOC for foreign journalists travelling outside capital

Pakistan's government has introduced new guidelines requiring all foreign journalists to obtain a mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) before travelling to any city outside the capital. The directive applies to all foreign media personnel already registered or accredited with the Ministry of Information's External Publicity Wing. The move effectively gives authorities control over where international reporters can travel and report within the country. The new rules come amid ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, raising concerns about media access to sensitive regions.

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