Khabaristan Times Explained
| Khabaristan Times |
| Type: | Satirical newspaper |
| Format: | Website |
| Founders: | Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, Luavut Zahid |
| Foundation: | 2014 |
| Ceased Publication: | 2017 |
Khabaristan Times (KT) was a Pakistani digital news satire publication, run by journalists Kunwar Khuldune Shahid and Luavut Zahid, who were the brains behind the content. Shahid was the editor of the publication, while Zahid took up responsibilities as the CEO. The website published satirical articles on national and local issues.[1] The website was blocked for viewership within Pakistan by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on January 25, 2017.[2] [3]
Khabaristan Times was a renowned satire and parody website with its commentary on Pakistani politics and the military.[4] In 2015, a satirical piece by the website went viral and was reported by the annual symposium Women in the World[5] and international medial outlets.[6] [7] [8] In 2017, KT was reportedly blocked in Pakistan.[9] [10] Khabaristan Times ceased to exist in April 2017.
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Notes and References
- News: 'Khabaristan Times' ban . 4 February 2017 . Dawn.
- News: Satire website Khabaristan Times blocked in Pakistan . 30 January 2017 . Dawn.
- News: Pakistan's embattled comedians spin troubles into punchlines . . 21 August 2015 .
- News: Khabaristan Times: Pakistan website that tackles tough topics with satire. 1 February 2017. Agence France-Presse. India.com. August 15, 2015.
- Web site: Women in jeans cause earthquakes, says Pakistani politician (Correction). 1 February 2017. Women in the World Media. June 1, 2015.
- News: Women Wearing Jeans Are Reason Behind Earthquakes: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (Correction). 1 February 2017. The New Indian Express. May 30, 2015.
- News: Pakistani politician blames women wearing jeans for earthquakes. 1 February 2017. Fox News. June 2, 2015.
- News: Media falls for 'jeans cause earthquakes' Pakistan hoax story. 1 February 2017. Al Arabiya News. 31 May 2015.
- News: Satire website Khabaristan Times blocked in Pakistan . 1 February 2017 . . January 30, 2017.
- News: Wasif. Sehrish. Satire site Khabaristan Times blocked in Pakistan. 1 February 2017. The Express Tribune. January 30, 2017.
