LHC summons govt, PTA representatives at next hearing over internet disruptions – Pakistan
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday summoned representatives from the federal government, the information ministry and the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) on August 21 over the issue of countrywide internet disruptions. Major online platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp have been hit hard since last week with users reporting slowdowns and difficulties in accessing […]
KP minister de-notified on advice of CM Gandapur’s accountability panel – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa communication and works minister Shakeel Ahmad was de-notified as a cabinet member on Friday amid growing infighting in the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf over alleged corruption and irregularities in top echelons of the province’s leadership. Mr Shakeel claimed that he quit the cabinet, with his “resignation letter” starting to circulate on social media […]
Karachi sees 27pc vaccine refusal on first day of anti-polio drive – Pakistan
KARACHI: The ongoing anti-polio campaign in Karachi has seen 27 per cent refusals in 40 of the 85 high-risk union committees (UCs) covered on the first day of the drive, it emerged on Friday. A session organised for journalists by the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) for Polio on Friday highlighted that Pakistan’s polio struggle had […]
Meera should stop gossiping and be more honest with friends: Resham
Veteran Pakistani film star Resham has advised fellow actress Meera to stop gossiping about others, suggesting that she should act her age and be more honest with her friends. Resham made the remarks during an appearance on comedian and host Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, where she discussed various topics, including her career and the current […]
Sher Afzal Marwat to lead PTI rallies
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has declared that he will personally take charge of planning all future rallies and protests, accepting full responsibility if any incidents similar to the events of 9 May occur. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail after meeting PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Sher Afzal revealed that he has […]
Gen (Retd) ‘Faiz’s arrest does not intimidate me’: Imran Khan
Imran Khan, the founding leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has said that he does not feel intimidated by the arrest of former chief of the Inter Service Intgelligence (ISI) Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed. Speaking informally with journalists at Adiala Jail, Khan stated that if he were afraid, he would not have called for a judicial commission. Khan criticised […]
Madiha Naqvi retracts statement about Agha Ali and Hina Altaf divorce
Listen to article Pakistani TV host Madiha Naqvi has retracted her earlier confirmation of the divorce between popular showbiz couple Agha Ali and Hina Altaf, claiming it was a slip of the tongue. During a recent segment of her morning show, where veteran actresses Shagufta Ejaz and Vaneeza Ahmed were guests, Naqvi had mentioned that Agha Ali […]
Multinational companies plan exit amid internet disruptions: Pakistan Business Council – Business
KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) warned on Friday that several multinational companies are planning to relocate their back offices from Pakistan, with many having already done so recently. The warning came amid a report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce that 3,968 Pakistani companies registered in Dubai between January and June 2024 — making […]
Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam to miss first Bangladesh Test
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that spinner Abrar Ahmed and top-order batter Kamran Ghulam will not be part of the squad for the first Test against Bangladesh. PCB stated that both players have been released to represent Pakistan Shaheens in the second four-day match against Bangladesh A, starting on 20 August in Islamabad. […]
MNCs plan exit amid internet disruptions: Pakistan Business Council – Business
KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) warned on Friday that several multinational companies are planning to relocate their back offices from Pakistan, with many having already done so recently. The warning came amid a report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce that 3,968 Pakistani companies registered in Dubai between January and June 2024 — making […]