12 h. ago Pakistan blocks over 500 social media accounts linked to banned militant groups

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has taken decisive action by blocking over 500 social media accounts associated with banned militant organizations. This move follows a nationwide crackdown in which more than 850 accounts were reported across various platforms. The accounts in question are allegedly linked to proscribed groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army […]

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20 h. ago Pakistan cracks down on terrorists’ social media accounts; over 850 reported, hundreds blocked  

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have launched a major crackdown on social media accounts linked to banned terrorist organizations, reporting more

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55 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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7 d. ago Mobile internet suspended across Balochistan over security concerns

Mobile internet data services have been suspended throughout Balochistan, including Quetta, due to rising security concerns, officials announced recently. This shutdown is expected to last until August 15. Authorities from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that mobile internet has been blocked in several districts, including Kohlu, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Loralai, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Bangladesh to boost trade, energy cooperation, industrial linkage

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, to explore deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and industrial linkages. During the meeting, High Commissioner Khan shared insights from his recent visits to Pakistan’s industrial hubs, noting enthusiastic engagement from local business chambers, […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan rejects US linking of banned group to Pahalgam attack

FO spokesperson rejects reported linkage between TRF and LeT, stating the group had been comprehensively dismantled Criticizes India for what it called the misuse of terrorism-related designations for political purposes Reiterates Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and pursues a policy of zero tolerance Urges Int’l community to adopt indiscriminate policy towards […]

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3 w. ago US declares group behind Pahalgam attack a global terror threat

The United States has officially designated the group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This move aligns with India’s earlier claims that the group has links with the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. According to Dawn News, India had blamed Pakistan […]

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4 w. ago UK removes ban on Pakistani airlines, boosting air travel links

The United Kingdom has officially lifted its long-standing ban on Pakistani airlines, marking a significant improvement in UK-Pakistan relations. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott confirmed the removal, calling it a major milestone for both countries. This move allows Pakistani airlines to apply for permission to operate flights to the UK once again. The decision followed […]

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