Senate IT panel dismayed over state minister Shaza Fatima’s absence, voices concern over VPN throttling – Pakistan
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications expressed dismay over the absence of the relevant minister and secretary in a meeting on Monday and voiced concern over the throttling of virtual private networks (VPNs) in the country. The use of VPNs has surged in Pakistan as people are using them to access X, […]
PPP had nothing to do with amendments on services chiefs’ tenures: Murtaza Wahab – Pakistan
The PPP has distanced itself from recently passed legislation that extended the tenure of all three service chiefs, saying that it has no relation with it since it is not part of the federal cabinet. On November 4, the coalition government bulldozed half a dozen pieces of crucial legislation, through both houses of parliament, despite […]
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad for 2 months as PTI gears up for Nov 24 power show – Pakistan
The Islamabad administration imposed Section 144 in the capital territory for two months on Monday, less than a week before the PTI’s highly anticipated November 24 power show. Section 144 is a legal provision that empowers district administrations to prohibit an assembly of four or more people in an area for a limited period. Last […]
‘Cut the theatrics’: UN climate chief at deadlocked COP29 – World
The UN’s climate chief told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit on Monday to “cut the theatrics” as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough. As the UN climate talks limp into a second week in Azerbaijan, the world is no closer to a finance deal for poorer countries that will determine the […]
‘Our stance is clear’: PCB chief adamant on holding Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan – Sport
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated on Monday that the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 would still be held in the country amid India’s refusal to send its team for the tournament. Pakistan, who won the last edition of the Champions Trophy staged in England in 2017, will host the Feb […]
Barring Lahore and Multan divisions, Punjab orders schools to reopen citing ‘improved’ air quality – Pakistan
The Punjab government on Monday ordered the reopening of schools across the province, apart from Lahore and Multan divisions, from November 19 in light of “improved” air quality. As smog blanketed Punjab, the provincial government on Nov 6 announced the closure of public and private educational institutions across 18 districts from Nov 7 to 17. […]
Barring Lahore and Multan divisions, Punjab govt orders schools to reopen citing ‘improved’ air quality – Pakistan
The Punjab government on Monday ordered the reopening of schools across the province, apart from Lahore and Multan divisions, from November 19 in light of the “improved” air quality. As smog blanketed Punjab, the provincial government on Nov 6 announced the closure of public and private educational institutions across 18 districts from Nov 7 to […]
Kremlin says US President Biden ‘fuelling’ tensions with Kyiv missile decision – World
The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia. The comments from Moscow came as Ukraine said a fresh Russian strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa had killed at least eight […]
Unique opportunity to revitalise Pak-US ties exists under incoming Trump admin: Ahsan Iqbal – World
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that a “unique” opportunity existed to revitalise the partnership between the United States and Pakistan with the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump. The 78-year-old clinched the White House in the US elections with 291 electoral college votes against Kamala Harris’ 223, becoming only the second man […]
Stoinis lets rip as Australia crush Pakistan for T20 series whitewash – Sport
Marcus Stoinis slammed five huge sixes in an unbeaten 61 as Australia crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Hobart on Monday to secure a 3-0 T20 series whitewash. Chasing a meagre 118, the hosts hit the target in the 12th over to hand Pakistan a reality check after the visitors won the preceding ODI series […]