ISLAMABAD: After killing thousands of members of various state organs, as well as others, the violent Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has decided to extend its war by declaring the country’s media as “party” to the conflict.
For the first time since its inception in 2005, the banned militant outfit has not only issued a fatwa against the media but has also prepared a media hit-list.
The 29-page fatwa accuses the media of siding with the “disbelievers”, against Muslims, in the “war on Islam” and inciting people against “the mujahideen” through propaganda as well as of propagating promiscuity and secularism.
The fatwa defines three major categories for journalists: “murjif,” “muqatil” and “Sa’ee bil fasad.”
PIA to offer in-flight WiFi
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started a phone and SMS facility on board its Boeing 777 fleet as a first step towards improving its communication and entertainment systems, the airline said yesterday.
The airline also plans to provide email facility on board.
“The services will be available at minimal charges on credit and debit cards,” it said.
PIA had been aiming to upgrade its in-flight entertainment system on long-haul flights that also includes WiFi, more movies and music.
This makes PIA the first Pakistani carrier to offer such services on-board. In most airlines globally, cellular services are banned for safety reasons.
AGENCIES
