The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has slapped combined fines of roughly Rs740 million on the country’s four major mobile network operators after uncovering widespread breaches in SIM issuance rules. The penalties target unauthorised SIM activations and serious gaps in biometric verification and franchise oversight. The action was taken under Section 23 of the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996, following a string of investigations into how SIMs were being issued across operator networks. How Much Each Operator Was Fined Under the latest round of PTA fines on cellular operators, the penalty breakdown stands as follows: China Mobile Pakistan (Zong): Rs155.6 million…
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Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has demanded that JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman apologise to the nation, stating that disrespect toward Pakistan’s martyrs cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, the Speaker made clear that while political disagreements are normal, national institutions and the sacrifices of the country’s fallen soldiers must remain beyond dispute. Khan acknowledged that JUI-F holds standing as a major political force but said he firmly rejected Fazlur Rehman’s recent comments. He argued that any remarks perceived as disrespectful toward the armed forces cross a line that no political…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a strong condemnation following reports that Saudi Arabia came under attack overnight, describing the incident as a breach of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a post shared on X, the premier reaffirmed Islamabad’s steadfast backing of Saudi Arabia’s security at what he called a critical moment. The statement came a day after Saudi authorities confirmed that coalition forces had shot down ballistic missiles launched from Yemen, targeting the Kingdom’s southern region. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition operating in Yemen stated that the missiles had been fired by Houthi militants before…
Kylian Mbappe has opened up about France’s World Cup exit, pointing to tactical and technical shortcomings after Les Bleus fell 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final. The result brought an abrupt end to a tournament in which the French captain had been in electric form. Mbappe had been among the standout performers of the competition, scoring eight goals as France powered through to the last four with an attack that captivated fans across the globe. However, his hopes of leading France to a third consecutive World Cup final were dashed as Spain took control of the contest at AT&T Stadium…
The death toll in Operation Shaban has risen to 88 after security forces eliminated three more India-backed militants in Balochistan, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The joint offensive, carried out by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and Balochistan police, was launched following the deadly assault on the Mangi Dam police station in Ziarat. Since then, the campaign has expanded into one of the province’s most sustained counter-militancy pushes in recent months. Aerial and Ground Strikes Target Militant Hideouts According to security officials, the Balochistan security operation combines both air and ground assaults to dismantle militant strongholds across the region. Forces have…
Security forces have killed five more terrorists as part of the ongoing joint counterterrorism campaign, Operation Shaaban, in Balochistan, according to sources cited by Khyber News in Quetta. The latest casualties bring the total number of militants eliminated under Operation Shaaban to 76, as security forces sustain pressure on militant networks operating across the province. Death Toll Rises Since Early July Officials said the five terrorists were killed in a mix of aerial and ground operations. Since July 5, a combined 114 militants have been killed through Operation Shaaban and other intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out in the region. The…
The United States launched a fresh round of strikes against Iran on Monday, marking the second consecutive day of military action as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz pushed the two nations closer to open war. Tehran responded by hitting American allies across the Gulf region, deepening a crisis that has already rattled global markets since fighting first erupted in late February. The renewed hostilities mark a serious setback for a fragile interim agreement between Washington and Tehran that had been intended to wind down the conflict. Centcom Confirms New Wave of Precision Strikes US Central Command said…
A treasury-bench member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has publicly accused the brother of the province’s chief minister of meddling in the political and administrative matters of his constituency, escalating tensions within the ruling party. Abdul Ghani, who represents Khyber tribal district and is known to be close to Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, said the ongoing interference from Naveed, the chief minister’s brother, was undermining his standing as an elected representative. Open Letter Details Naveed’s Alleged Interference In a letter addressed to the chief minister and posted on social media, Ghani laid out what he described as a pressing…
ISLAMABAD: Government action against unsafe medical syringes gained momentum on Friday after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a nationwide ban on the manufacturing and use of substandard syringes to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including AIDS and Hepatitis C. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the prime minister directed authorities to take strict legal action against individuals and hospitals found using substandard syringes or showing criminal negligence in preventing their use. He also ordered the formation of a committee of health experts to prepare recommendations on controlling infectious diseases. The committee will work with provincial governments to develop practical…
TEHRAN: Pakistan’s top leadership arrived in Iran on Friday to attend the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral in Tehran, joining delegations from around 30 countries to pay tribute to the late Iranian leader. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are taking part in the funeral ceremonies as Iran begins several days of national mourning. Field Marshal Asim Munir was received by Iranian officials and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who had arrived earlier in Tehran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was welcomed at Mehrabad Airport by Iran’s interior…
