Govt launches Africa-2 cable project to resolve internet woes
Listen to article In a bid to address recent internet disruptions, the government has launched the Africa-2 Cable Project, a state-of-the-art initiative designed to enhance internet infrastructure and improve data transmission across the nation, Express News reported on Thursday. The Africa-2 Cable Project is the world’s largest undersea network, stretching 45,000 kilometres. Spanning 33 countries, it incorporates […]
Saim Ayub’s ankle injury shows no long-term damage, doctor confirms
Listen to article Pakistan’s Saim Ayub breathed a sigh of relief after tests confirmed his ankle injury, though serious, poses no long-term damage, Express News reported. The injury, which occurred during the match against South Africa, led to a fracture in Ayub’s ankle. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to send him to London for […]
Myanmar junta airstrike kills at least 40 in Rakhine state
Listen to article An air strike launched by the Myanmar junta killed at least 40 people in a village in western Rakhine state, a rescue worker and ethnic minority armed group told AFP on Thursday. The Arakan Army (AA) is engaged in a fierce fight with the military for control of Rakhine, where it has seized swathes of territory in the […]
SC asks why May 9 accused ‘specifically’ tried in military courts against precedent – Pakistan
A Supreme Court constitutional bench on Thursday questioned why the civilians involved in the riots on May 9 were “specifically” tried under the military courts contrary to precedent. On December 13, the SC’s constitutional bench conditionally allowed military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts of 85 civilians who were still in custody for their alleged involvement […]
Is Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah being replaced?
Listen to article Sindh’s Energy, Planning, and Development Minister, Nasir Hussain Shah, has clarified rumours regarding the possible replacement of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. Speaking to the media at an event in Karachi on Thursday, Hussain dismissed the reports, stating, “The news regarding the change of Chief Minister Sindh is baseless. Murad Ali Shah will remain […]
Country’s debt level, balance of payments under control, says SBP governor – Business
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed on Thursday said the country was meeting its economic targets, with its debt level and balance of payments still under control. In 2023, Pakistan experienced one of its worst economic crises in decades and all-time high inflation, with its foreign exchange reserves dwindling to $4.6bn — […]
Country’s debt level, balance of payment under control, says SBP governor – Business
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed on Thursday said the country was meeting its economic targets, its debt levels were still sustainable, and the balance of payment issue was under control. In 2023, Pakistan experienced one of its worst economic crises in decades and all-time high inflation, with its foreign exchange reserves […]
Shaheen, Naseem likely to be rested for Test series against West Indies
Listen to article Pakistan is set to face West Indies in a two-match Test series at Multan Stadium following their recent defeat against South Africa, Express News reported. The first Test is scheduled for January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Opener Saim Ayub, who suffered an ankle injury during the South Africa series, will miss the […]
Gujranwala sisters set father on fire after alleged rape: police – Pakistan
Two teenage sisters were arrested in Gujranwala for killing their father by setting him on fire in revenge for rape, police said on Wednesday. The father was attacked on January 1 and taken to hospital where he died on Tuesday. “The girls said that they decided amongst themselves to find a ‘permanent solution’,” Rizwan Tariq, […]
Country’s debt level still sustainable, balance of payment under control: SBP governor – Business
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed on Thursday said the country was meeting its economic targets, its debt levels were still sustainable, and the balance of payment issue was under control. In 2023, Pakistan experienced one of its worst economic crises in decades and all-time high inflation, with its foreign exchange reserves […]