Petrol prices to remain unchanged for next fortnight – Pakistan
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday night notified that the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged for the next fortnight. Earlier this week, the prices of major petroleum products — petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) — were estimated to go up by about Rs4-5 per litre for a fortnight owing to […]
Dutch govt could fall over handling of Amsterdam violence: media report – World
The Dutch cabinet met in an emergency session on Friday amid reports the coalition could implode over the government’s handling of violence linked to a Europa League football match involving an Israeli team, local media reported. Nora Achahbar, junior finance minister in the coalition led by anti-Muslim populist Geert Wilders’ PVV, had earlier resigned over […]
Trump says Russia-Ukraine war has ‘gotta stop’ – World
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday that his administration will work hard to end the Russia-Ukraine war, adding that the conflict needs to come to an end. “We’re going to work on the Middle East, and we’re going to work very hard on Russia and Ukraine. It’s gotta stop. Russia and Ukraine’s gotta stop,” […]
Mobile internet services suspended in certain areas of Balochistan to ‘ensure public safety’, says PTA – Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that mobile internet services in certain parts of Balochistan have been suspended to “ensure public safety”. Pakistan, particularly the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, has witnessed a sharp uptick in terrorism-related incidents over the past year. At least 26 people were killed and 62 injured after a […]
Mobile internet services suspended in certain areas of Balochistan to ‘enure public safety’, says PTA – Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that mobile internet services in certain parts of Balochistan have been suspended to “ensure public safety”. Pakistan, particularly the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, has witnessed a sharp uptick in terrorism-related incidents over the past year. At least 26 people were killed and 62 injured after a […]
Unrestricted freedom of speech contributing to degradation of moral values in societies: army chief – Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday addressed the impact of technology in spreading false information, reiterating that unrestricted freedom of speech was “contributing to the degradation of moral values in all societies.” Gen Munir was speaking on the topic of “Pakistan’s role in peace and stability” at the Margalla Dialogue 2024 […]
Interior Ministry demands VPNs blockage, claims it is used by ‘terrorists to facilitate violent activities’ – Pakistan
The Interior Ministry on Friday asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block “illegal VPNs” across Pakistan, citing their use by terrorists to “facilitate violent activities” and to “access pornographic and blasphemous content”. Virtual Private Networks, better known as VPNs, are widely used around the world to access content that may be inaccessible or blocked […]
New record high at PSX with 500-point rally – Business
Bulls continued to dominate the trade floor on Friday as shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) climbed more than 500 points, marking a new record. The benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 532.44 points, or 0.57 per cent, to stand at 94,724.33 points from the previous close of 94,191.89 points at 11:11am. At 12:06pm, the […]
Sri Lankan president’s coalition wins majority in snap election – World
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist coalition won a thumping victory in a snap general election, gaining the power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown. The sweeping mandate, which included surprise backing from the north and east of the country which […]
Smog now a health crisis in Punjab: minister Marriyum Aurangzeb – Pakistan
As Punjab grapples with hazardous smog, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb declared on Friday that the issue had now turned into a “health crisis”. Dense smog, caused by toxic pollutants, has engulfed several cities in Punjab over the past few weeks, with Lahore and Multan being the worst hit. The AQI reading in Multan has already […]