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Pakistan condemns Israel for violating Gaza peace agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives, calling upon the international community to take immediate and effective measures to halt the aggression. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the […]
Internet slowdown: Yemen submarine cable fault yet to be fixed, IT Ministry tells NA body
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by MNA Syed Aminul Haque, met in Islamabad to discuss the recent internet disruptions, progress on the Islamabad IT Park project, and complaints over poor mobile and internet services across the country. During the session, the committee was […]
Universities to face action over MDCAT irregularities or paper leaks
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday urged provincial authorities and universities to ensure a free, fair and transparent Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) scheduled for October 26, 2025. Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council […]
Pakistan Navy seizes $972 million worth of narcotics in North Arabian Sea
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmook, operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), successfully executed a major counter-narcotics operation in the North Arabian Sea, seizing narcotics valued at approximately USD 972 million. According to a Pakistan Navy statement, the operation underscores Pakistan’s […]
PAF Chief discusses enhanced defence cooperation with Romanian Air Chief
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, held detailed talks with Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff, during an official visit to Romania aimed at boosting bilateral defence and operational cooperation. Upon arrival at the Romanian Air Force Headquarters, […]
Pakistan faces internet slowdown amid suspected PEACE cable fault
KARACHI: Internet users across Pakistan faced slow browsing and connectivity disruptions on Tuesday after reports emerged of a possible fault in the PEACE submarine cable system, one of the country’s key international data routes. According to media reports, digital expert Habibullah Khan said on social media that a “cable cut […]
BISE Lahore introduces biometric attendance system for exams
LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Tuesday launched a biometric attendance system for students appearing in examinations, in a bid to enhance transparency and prevent impersonation. A spokesperson for the board said the new system has been rolled out during the ongoing Intermediate Second Annual […]
Pakistan’s Internet Crisis Exposes a Fragile Digital Backbone Amid Global Connectivity Woes
While Pakistan continues to struggle with persistent internet slowdowns and connectivity degradation, the world’s largest cloud infrastructure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), also faced a global outage this week — underlining a deeper truth: the world’s internet, from Silicon Valley to Islamabad, rests on fragile digital foundations. Pakistan’s Internet Feels Like […]
“If You Want the Trophy, We’ll Hold a Ceremony And Receive It There” — Mohsin Naqvi responds to BCCI
The President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Mohsin Naqvi, has formally responded to a letter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the Asia Cup trophy. According to reliable sources, the BCCI had written to the ACC President requesting the handover of the Asia Cup […]









