PTA says IT exporters to stay ‘connected, safe’ while delivering internationally – Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that it was ensuring IT exporters had “uninterrupted access” while staying “connected and safe” when delivering internationally, a press release issued on Thursday said. The statement, seen by Dawn.com on Friday, comes amid an ongoing slowdown of internet services in the country, affecting both users and businesses. Last month, […]
NEPRA approves power price hike under quarterly, fuel price adjustments
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase in electricity prices under quarterly and fuel price adjustments, while also reducing charges by 37 paisa per unit for July’s fuel cost adjustment. In a statement issued by NEPRA on Friday, it was confirmed that a quarterly adjustment of Rs1.75 per unit has […]
PM pays tribute to martyrs, vows to continue operations against extremism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Pakistan’s martyrs during a ceremony marking Defence and Martyrs’ Day, emphasising that the day is a symbol of national pride and the sacrifices made for the country. He pledged that operations against extremist groups will continue until their complete elimination. Speaking at the central Defence and Martyrs’ Day […]
Haider Ali wins bronze in Paris, 4th paralympic medal of his career – Pakistan
Pakistan’s Haider Ali won bronze in the Men’s Discus Throw F37 on Friday with a 52.54m throw, clinching his fourth Paralympic medal. Uzbekistan’s Tolibboy Yuldashev took home gold with a massive 57.28m throw, setting a personal best on his sixth attempt. Canada’s Jesse Zesseu won silver with a 53.24m throw. A jubilant Ali could be […]
India’s far-right Hindus seek to drive Muslims out of ‘holy land’ – World
A year after extremists forced Muslim neighbours from their homes in India, victims live in despair as their tormentors seek to drive Islam from what they consider a Hindu “holy land”. Mohammad Salim shudders when he remembers the campaign that erupted in May 2023 against his Muslim minority community in Purola, a seemingly sleepy town […]
Naeem warns govt of consequences if Rawalpindi agreement not implemented
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned that the government will be held responsible if the Rawalpindi agreement is not implemented within 16 days. He also cautioned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif not to complain about the party’s next steps. Speaking at a workers’ convention and membership drive inauguration in Gujranwala on Friday, Hafiz Naeem […]
Govt notifies sweeping austerity measures
ISLAMABAD: The federal government introduced several belt-tightening measures in order to reduce expenditures of various government departments, including abolition of vacant positions, a ban on the purchase of new vehicles and machineries, as well as officials’ foreign travels. According to a finance ministry notification issued on Friday, the austerity measures were being adopted to control […]
COAS calls for national unity in Defence and Martyrs Day address at GHQ
In a historic address at the Defence and Martyrs Day ceremony, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir paid tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan and prayed for the elevation of their ranks, stating that the sacred blood of the martyrs had nourished the soil of the homeland. In a resolute statement, the […]
Five girls raped at school in Gujranwala – Pakistan
GUJRAT: In a shocking incident, the case of rape of at least five underage schoolgirls by the husband of their schoolteacher at a government school has surfaced in Saleem Colony (Therri Sansi) of Gujranwala. Reports said the suspect was running a canteen at the non-formal literacy centre where his wife was a teacher. The suspect […]
LHC orders removal of Nadra chairman citing ‘unauthorised appointment’ – Pakistan
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered the removal of Lieutenant General Munir Afsar as the current National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) chairman, stating that his appointment to the position was “unauthorised” and in violation of Nadra’s rules. In October 2023, Lt Gen Afsar became the first serving military officer to be appointed […]