Zardari criticises PML-N over IMF deal, promises PPP’s decisive action
President Asif Ali Zardari has sharply criticised the PML-N-led government for its handling of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal,...
NEPRA informed of lower electricity bills despite tariff increase
On Wednesday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) was informed by the Power Division that despite a substantial increase...
Partly cloudy skies, strong winds, and possible drizzle forecast in Karachi
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast partly cloudy skies and strong winds for Karachi over the next 24 hours,...
ISI’s call-tapping authority challenged in Lahore High Court
The federal government's decision to authorise the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to tap phone calls has come under judicial scrutiny. A...
Pakistan’s IT Ministry authorises ISI to ‘intercept calls for national security’
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has granted the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) the authority to intercept and trace calls...
US State Dept condemns May 9 violence and vandalism
During a news briefing on Monday, the US State Department reaffirmed its support for the right to peaceful protest while...
Govt halts major electricity rate hike amid public outcry and political concerns
In response to significant public dissatisfaction and potential political fallout, the government has retracted a recently approved 51 per cent...
Enhanced security measures for Muharram in Sindh: deployment of Army, Rangers, and Frontier Corps approved
The Ministry of Interior has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army, Rangers, and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in Sindh during...
Two drown in Karachi’s Clifton and Hawkesbay beaches despite swimming ban
Tragedy struck on Sunday as two young individuals drowned in separate incidents at Clifton and Hawkesbay beaches, despite a city-wide...
TikTok took action against 20mn videos from Pakistan in Q1 of 2024 for breaching its Community Guidelines
In its continuous effort to foster a secure and positive online environment, TikTok has unveiled its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement...
PSX soars over 800 points, hits historic 96,700 milestone amid retail-driven surge
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index climbing 847.17 points (0.88...
Karachi administration enforces ban on public gatherings amid IDEAS 2024
The Karachi administration has imposed a seven-day ban on all forms of public gatherings within the city, coinciding with the...
Senate panel questions PTA’s authority to block non-commercial VPNs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced a strict deadline of November 30 for the registration of commercial Virtual Private Networks...
PSX surges over 500 points as investors return to equities amid improving market stability
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a robust uptick on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing over 500 points in...
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