4 h. ago KP govt convenes ‘peace Jirga’ to evolve ‘unified strategy’ for restoring peace on Nov 12

CM Afridi, Junaid chair high-level meeting to finalise jirga plan to be in KP Assembly Says peace, not politics, is province’s top priority, warn against tampering with NFC award 20 parties, bar representatives, ex-governors to attend the moot as Afridi reaches to Achakzai and Raja Nasir PESHAWAR: Amid escalating security concerns and a deteriorating law […]

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3 d. ago Dock workers strike escalates at Bangladesh’s Chattogram port

Around 200 dock workers have intensified a strike at Chattogram, Bangladesh’s largest port, protesting the interim government’s plan to lease operating licenses to foreign companies. The walkout, which began in October with a smaller number of participants, has grown amid concerns over job security and management changes. The interim administration is negotiating agreements with UAE-based […]

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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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1 week ago Pakistan suspends Afghan transit trade indefinitely amid security concerns

FO spokesperson says lives of citizens ‘more important than any commodity trade’ Says till evaluation of security situation, this transit trade will remain closed Over 5,000 Pakistanis stranded in Spin Boldak as border stays shut ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced that the transit trade with Afghanistan will remain suspended indefinitely until a comprehensive assessment of […]

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2 w. ago Centre, KP wrangle over quest for peace: Bilawal pushes for unity and consensus for peace, stability

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi called on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at Bilawal House in Karachi on Sunday. The meeting was marked by discussions on matters of mutual interest, the prevailing political situation, and issues concerning national stability and security. During the meeting, Interior Minister Naqvi briefed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on […]

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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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2 w. ago Punjab govt imposes Section 144 across province until Oct 18

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, banning all forms of protests, rallies, processions, sit-ins, gatherings and similar public activities until Saturday, October 18. According to an official notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, the decision has been taken in view of security threats, terrorism concerns and public safety. Key restrictions […]

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2 w. ago Sugar industry warns of market crisis over FBR portal shutdown

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has written a third letter to the federal finance minister and the minister for national food security, expressing concern over the repeated shutdown of the FBR’s S-Track portal. The association emphasized that the closure of this system has disrupted sugar sales across the country and could trigger a major […]

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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 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 School Holiday announced on Saturday in Lahore amid security concerns

LAHORE – All Pakistan Private Schools Federation has announced that private schools in Punjab, Islamabad, and other affected regions will

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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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