26 m. ago Muharram security tightened; Karachi faces mobile, internet shutdown

As part of heightened security arrangements for the 8th of Muharram, mobile phone and internet services have been partially suspended in various parts of Karachi, causing significant inconvenience to the city’s residents on Friday. The disruptions began early Friday and are expected to continue throughout the day, especially in areas designated as sensitive during the […]

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10 h. ago Ashura 2025: Mobile phone services to be suspended on Muharram 9, 10

PESHAWAR – In a bid to ensure public safety and maintain order during the holy days of Ashura, authorities in

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33 h. ago No salary cut on leave: Punjab ministers’ allowance increased

After recently increasing the salaries of Punjab’s ministers, the provincial government has also decided to raise their leave allowances. Now, ministers, the Speaker, and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly will receive their full salaries even when they are on leave. The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Public Representatives (Amendment) Bill 2025 in its latest […]

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4 d. ago Sindh seeks suspension of cellular services on 10th Muharram for security

The Sindh government has formally requested the Ministry of Interior to suspend mobile phone services across the province on the 10th of Muharram, or Youm-e-Ashura, to enhance security during the processions. In a letter to the ministry, the Sindh Home Department urged the suspension of mobile internet services along the routes of Ashura processions to […]

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8 d. ago Punjab yet to decide on mobile service suspension during Muharram

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the provincial government will announce its decision regarding the suspension of mobile services during Muharram at the “eleventh hour.” Speaking at a press briefing in Lahore on Thursday, Bokhari noted that no province-wide suspension was enforced last year. However, this year, services could be temporarily blocked […]

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1 week ago Panama shuts down internet, mobile services amid violent protests in Bocas del Toro

Panama has partially cut off internet and mobile phone services in its western Bocas del Toro province following weeks of anti-government protests that turned violent this week. The move comes under a newly declared state of emergency. President Jose Raul Mulino declared the emergency on Friday, suspending freedom of movement and assembly in the region. […]

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2 w. ago Trump mobile launches $499 smartphone with bold monthly plan and perks

NEW YORK — The Trump Organization has entered the telecom market by launching Trump Mobile, a new phone service and smartphone, in a bold business move announced on June 16. The highlight is the $499 “T1” smartphone, wrapped in a gold-colored metal case engraved with the American flag. Along with the phone, the company introduced […]

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