On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Space Activity Regulatory Board has approved a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Starlink Pakistan. This move has cleared the way for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to issue a formal telecom license to Starlink. According to sources, PTA is likely to issue the license within four weeks. The final step depends on NOCs from other related departments. Once these are in place, the PTA will grant Starlink its operational certificate by next month. Officials confirmed that the NOC from the Space Activity Regulatory Board was a key requirement. This approval…
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The government is now eyeing a new opportunity—crypto mining in Pakistan. Officials are considering using surplus electricity to power cryptocurrency mining operations. This move aims to attract blockchain-based data centers and boost the country’s digital asset industry. Authorities are working on a special electricity pricing system for this purpose. The goal is to promote crypto mining in Pakistan without putting extra pressure on the national power grid or relying on subsidies. Sources from the Power Division shared that talks are underway with various stakeholders. The focus is to create a cost-effective tariff model for digital mining operations. This step could…
PTI political strategy is once again under discussion as the party explores ways to regain political space and ease pressure on its jailed leader, Imran Khan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership is now considering a shift in tone—moving away from confrontational politics with the military establishment. According to informed sources, PTI and its opposition allies are exploring several options. One of these includes reducing political hostility to secure relief for Imran Khan. Senior leaders from allied parties, including Allama Raja Nasir Abbas of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and Mehmood Khan Achakzai of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), have been asked to…
Inflation in Pakistan dropped slightly during the week ending March 20, according to the latest figures by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which tracks short-term price changes, showed a decrease of 0.35%. As reported by Khyber News, the key reason for this decline was a sharp fall in vegetable prices. Tomatoes saw the largest drop at 7.08%. Onion prices fell by 6.07%, garlic dropped by 5.59%, eggs by 4.64%, and potatoes by 2.5%. Other essential items also became slightly cheaper. Sugar prices declined by 0.87%. Lipton tea was down by 1.3%. Firewood, a common…
A suicide bomber arrested in Lahore was trained in Afghanistan, officials confirmed. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) made the arrest during a series of intelligence-based operations across Punjab. In total, CTD detained 11 terrorists in 166 raids in different cities. According to the CTD spokesperson, these operations were conducted in Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Pakpattan, Gujrat, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Faisalabad. Each raid targeted suspected militants involved in terrorist activities. Among the arrested was a dangerous terrorist from the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He was caught in Mianwali with a large quantity of explosives. The CTD also seized detonators, extremist pamphlets, and cash…
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series took a thrilling turn as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third match at Eden Park. The visitors chased down a massive target of 205 runs in just 16 overs, delivering a stunning comeback in the series. Young batting sensation Hasan Nawaz lit up the stadium with a sensational knock. He smashed an unbeaten 105 runs off just 45 balls. This was his first T20I century and came in only his third international appearance. His powerful innings included 10 elegant fours and 7 towering sixes. It was a dominant show that…
Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed a decisive counter-terrorism operation will be launched soon. He said this action will be multi-dimensional and highly targeted. Speaking during a private TV interview, he shed light on recent discussions in the National Security Committee (NSC) and outlined government policies on security matters. Khawaja Asif revealed that the issue of relocating militants had already been settled before the latest NSC meeting. He admitted he did not attend that particular session because the matter was already decided. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had not questioned former army chief General (Retired) Qamar Javed…
Experts Warn of Rapid Glacier Melting in Azad Kashmir on World Glacier Day As the world marks World Glacier Day, climate experts have raised fresh alarms over the fast-paced glacier melting in Azad Kashmir. The melting glaciers, they warn, are a direct result of rising temperatures due to climate change. According to environmental scientists, Azad Kashmir has 224 glaciers. These ice bodies spread across 109 square kilometers, all located in the Neelum Valley. But now, these glaciers are under serious threat. Dr. Sardar Muhammad Rafiq, a leading climate change expert, expressed grave concern. He said that glacier melting in the…
Islamabad: A man accused of a serious data leak and running an anti-state campaign on social media has been arrested. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Circle carried out a targeted raid in the Lake View Society, Bani Gala, Islamabad. During the operation, the suspect, identified as Nawaz, was taken into custody. According to FIA officials, Nawaz had gained illegal access to the immigration and passport database. He reportedly extracted private data of common citizens and senior government officials. The accused is charged with leaking personal information such as passport details and photographs on various social media platforms. Investigators said…
Dera Ismail Khan: At least ten terrorists were killed during a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district. The operation was launched on March 20, 2025, after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the details on Thursday. According to the military’s media wing, security forces quietly surrounded the location. The troops then launched a swift and precise strike against the terrorists. As a result, all ten militants were neutralized during the exchange of fire. The ISPR referred to the killed terrorists as “khwarij,” a term…
