Deadpan Thoughtsreports that the political wing of Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI ceased its operation after three decades of spying on politicians and fixing political deals.
When I read this claim for the first time, i didn’t believe it. I hope that this is an action in actuality and not just a “political” move to disguise the politics that have been guiding the ISI for so long.
New book from Global Voices co-founder Rebecca MacKinnon
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Salman Latif informs that an initiative has been taken by eminent journalists and media personnel to agree to a set of self regulatory guidelines for TV channels in Pakistan. Salman asserts that a similar measure should also be taken for the social media.
When I read this claim for the first time, i didn’t believe it. I hope that this is an action in actuality and not just a “political” move to disguise the politics that have been guiding the ISI for so long.
It is naive to think ISI would give up its power that easy.
In fact they will eliminate anyone who comes in the way in Pakistan or overseas.