4 d. ago Internet services suspended across Quetta amid security concerns

Internet services were suspended across Quetta on Friday after the Balochistan government recommended the move due to heightened security concerns. The provincial Home Department formally requested the federal government to temporarily shut down internet access in the city to prevent any untoward incidents and maintain public safety. The decision comes amid growing security alerts and […]

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2 w. ago IMF warns floods to slow Pakistan’s growth, push up inflation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that recent floods could seriously hurt Pakistan’s economy. Growth may slow, inflation may rise, and the current account deficit could widen. These effects follow major flooding during the third quarter of 2025. The IMF shared its findings in its latest Regional Economic Outlook report for the Middle East […]

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2 w. ago IMF pushes Pakistan to raise taxes on solar and internet services

The Government of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are discussing possible tax increases on solar panels and internet services. These proposed hikes are part of “emergency tax measures” tied to the IMF’s second review of Pakistan’s economic reform program. Sources say these steps are aimed at securing extra revenue if the government fails […]

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3 w. ago Pakistanis set to face Internet disruption as repair on submarine cable begins

The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that internet services across the country will face degradation for up to 18 hours due to international maintenance work on a submarine cable beginning on Tuesday. According to a PTCL spokesperson, the maintenance will begin at 11 am Pakistan Standard Time and involves the repair of a […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan, IMF reaffirm push for reforms in key Washington talks

Washington, D.C. — Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to keep pushing forward with economic reforms. This consensus came during Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb’s meeting with IMF Director Jihad Azour. The two met on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. Both parties reviewed progress on the Extended […]

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3 w. ago Internet and social media face nationwide disruption in Pakistan once again

ISLAMABAD: Internet and social media platforms across Pakistan experienced widespread disruption on Monday evening, with major services including Facebook and X becoming inaccessible without VPNs on several networks such as PTCL, Ufone, and Zong. Users also reported a noticeable slowdown in overall internet speeds. Some service providers, including Nayatel, appeared to remain unaffected, allowing normal […]

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3 w. ago Internet services suspended in Islamabad, Rawalpindi for indefinite period

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to suspend 3G and 4G mobile internet services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi due

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3 w. ago Internet services suspended, roads blocked in Islamabad, Rawalpindi amid protest threat

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to suspend 3G and 4G mobile internet services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi due

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