The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court that it blocked social media platform X (formerly Twitter) nationwide under orders from the federal interior ministry due to security concerns based on intelligence reports. The PTA defended its actions, stating they were in accordance with relevant laws and not a violation of constitutional rights….
IMF and Pakistan reached an agreement for $1.1 billion release under the Stand By Agreement. The deal awaits approval from the IMF Executive Board. This agreement secures the final installment of the bailout funds Pakistan received last year, preventing debt default. IMF’s recent mission in Pakistan reviewed fiscal benchmarks during a five-day visit. IMF noted…
A gas explosion in a private coal mine in Khost, 80 km east of Quetta, has left several people trapped. Rescue efforts are underway, with some already rescued and four still awaiting help. There are concerns for the trapped workers’ safety, but rescue teams are striving to reach them. Government mining and disaster management teams…
Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan has introduced “Dow Rab,” an anti-rabies vaccine, accessible with a simple phone call, initially available in Sindh province. The vaccine is delivered within 48 hours. Vice-Chancellor Professor Muhammad Saeed Quraishy inaugurated the service, emphasizing the local production of the vaccine by Dow Institute of Life Sciences (DILS). Currently,…
Islamabad United won PSL 9, beating Multan Sultans by 2 wickets. Shadab Khan led Islamabad to their third PSL title. Multan Sultans, led by Muhammad Rizwan, lost their third consecutive final. Islamabad chased down 160 runs, with Hunain Shah hitting the winning boundary. Guptill and Azam Khan’s partnership was crucial, but Guptill’s run-out added tension….
Saim Ayub, the young left-handed opener, made history in T20 cricket by becoming the youngest Pakistani to hit 100 sixes at just 21 years and 297 days old. Playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, Saim had an outstanding season both with the bat and the ball. He scored 345 runs…
IMF suggests Pakistan expand Capital Gains Tax to cover cryptocurrencies, real estate, and securities. In talks for a $3 billion standby arrangement, IMF wants FBR to ensure taxation of all gains, not just on assets held for a certain time. They propose penalties for property developers who don’t report transfers before property completion. These measures…
Saudi Arabia, a close friend of Pakistan, has launched a gift program during Ramadan, distributing high-quality dates as gifts to 30,000 people. Named the “Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Gift Programme,” it was initiated at the Saudi embassy in Islamabad. Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malkyi and other officials attended the event. The program, directed…
The rupee’s stability against the US dollar next week depends on how well talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) go. Analysts say if the IMF review goes well and interest rates stay the same, the rupee should stay steady. Currently, the rupee is doing slightly better against the dollar, closing at 278.74 on Friday,…
A boy named Abdul Rehman from Tharparkar, Sindh, was found dead in Hyderabad. Police are investigating the cause of death through a postmortem. In a tragic incident in 2020 in Abdul Hakeem town, Khanewal district, neighbors discovered the bodies of three siblings in a house after a day of silence. The siblings’ parents had a…
