Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, announced that the federal and Punjab governments have provided relief to the public in electricity bills to alleviate their hardships. In a video statement, the minister emphasized that the federal government is making every effort to offer relief to the masses. He mentioned that the federal government has provided relief to electricity consumers using up to 200 units for three months. Tarar praised the relief measures taken by the Punjab Government and encouraged other provincial governments to follow suit, stressing that providing relief to the public should be a shared priority.…
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The National Emergency Operations Center of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecasted more rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy rains expected in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan starting today. According to an NDMA statement, these torrential rains may lead to flash flooding in areas including Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, and Swabi. The NDMA has urged relevant authorities and the public to take necessary precautions to minimize the potential impacts of flooding and landslides. It has instructed all concerned departments to alert Emergency Response Teams and mobilize resources for…
Lahore: Renowned YouTuber Aoun Ali Khosa has safely returned home after going missing a few days ago, following a court intervention. Khosa’s lawyer, Khadija Siddique, confirmed his safe return on social media, expressing gratitude with the words, “Welcome back, May Allah protect you.” The police had previously registered a First Information Report (FIR) regarding Khosa’s abduction. The Lahore High Court (LHC) intervened in the case, ordering his recovery by August 20. Read More: Police Constable Martyred in Lakki Marawt Attack For Khosa’s safe return, lawyers Khadija Siddique and Mian Ali Ishfaq filed a petition in the court. Mian Ali Ishfaq also…
ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing internet disruptions across Pakistan, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to respond to concerns about the slowdown in internet services. Justice Shakil Ahmad of the LHC, while hearing a petition filed by citizen Noman Sarwar against the nationwide internet “shutdown,” announced the reserved verdict on Saturday. Justice Ahmad ordered all parties involved to ensure their representatives’ presence and submit their responses by the next hearing, scheduled for August 21. The court’s directive comes as millions across the country continue to experience difficulties in accessing internet services, particularly…
ISLAMABAD: Cotton production in Pakistan is projected to decline in 2024-25 due to escalating energy and financial costs, according to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R). This decline is expected to impact the growth of the textile sector, the ministry informed a parliamentary body. During a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, chaired by MNA Syed Hussain Tariq, MNFS&R officials shared that the rising costs would constrain the textile sector, which is a key economic driver. The government had set a target of $25 billion in textile exports for 2023-24,…
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new minimum monthly salary requirement of 30,000 dirhams for professionals seeking a golden visa for long-term residency, according to recent reports. Immigration experts clarified that this minimum salary threshold applies specifically to the basic salary, excluding additional allowances provided by employers. Previously, the golden visa eligibility was based on the gross salary, including various allowances such as housing, transportation, and other benefits. However, the updated requirement mandates that the net salary must now meet the 30,000 dirhams per month threshold. The UAE introduced the golden visa program in 2022 to attract…
An infection control alert has been issued in Karachi following the confirmation of at least one monkeypox (mpox) case in Pakistan. The alert, which applies to both private and government-run hospitals in the city, was triggered by the Federal Health Ministry’s announcement that a patient returning from a Gulf country had tested positive for the mpox virus. The ministry’s spokesperson noted that sequencing of the confirmed case is underway, but the specific variant of mpox will only be identified once the process is complete. In related developments, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health authorities confirmed one mpox case after retracting their earlier statement…
Seven terrorists were killed during a military operation in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), as confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. According to the statement, the operation targeted the location of the terrorists, referred to as Khwarij of Fitna Al Khawarij. As a result, seven terrorists were killed, while five others sustained injuries. Read More: Senate Committee Takes Notice of Slow Internet Speeds, Orders Resolution The operation also led to the discovery and destruction of a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. These terrorists had been involved in numerous attacks against both security forces and civilians. The…
Days after the arrest of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid by the Pakistan Army, PTI founder Imran Khan has distanced himself from the retired general. Speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail, the incarcerated PTI leader emphasized that he had no connection with General Faiz and welcomed the military’s internal accountability process. Khan urged that the accountability process should be across the board. Khan revealed that during his tenure as prime minister, he was reluctant to remove General Faiz from his post due to the situation in Afghanistan. He mentioned that General Faiz had strong ties…
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has expressed serious concern over the persistent slow internet speed across Pakistan, directing authorities to resolve the issue within two weeks. The committee also requested a comprehensive report on the financial losses resulting from the internet slowdown. The meeting, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, underscored the significant disruptions caused to businesses by the sluggish internet and social media services. Senator Humayun Mohmand emphasized the severe impact on business operations, while Senator Afnanullah Khan estimated the financial losses to be around 500 million. The Secretary of IT attributed the disruptions to a technical…
