New undersea cable set to ‘enhance’ Pakistan’s internet speed on December 24, 2024A new undersea internet cable is being installed, promising to significantly enhance internet speed and reliability in Pakistan by providing 24 terabytes of bandwidth. The 45,000-kilometer-long cable, developed by a French company, is a game-changer for the country’s digital landscape, according to Geo News. Currently, Pakistan’s internet infrastructure relies on seven existing cables, delivering around […]
Bilawal urges fight for digital rights and climate crisis By: Agencies on December 24, 2024Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has once again emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change on a “war footing” basis to secure the future of Pakistan’s next generations. Highlighting the need for new legislation to ensure equitable and unrestricted internet access for sustainable development, he vowed to introduce the Bill of Digital […]
President, PM agree on legal reforms through talks By: APP on December 24, 2024President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Monday wherein they agreed to move forward with legal reforms and decisions through consultations with all political stakeholders. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for […]
PTI tables initial demands during 1st round of govt talks By: Agencies on December 24, 2024The long-awaited negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) commenced in Islamabad on Monday. The talks, aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing political challenges, took place at the Parliament House. National Assembly (NA) Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presided over the meeting, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, PM’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, Senator […]
Kurram declared ‘disaster-hit’ as KP govt okays relief emergency By: Agencies on December 24, 2024As the situation in Kurram continues to remain dire amid an acute shortage of necessary items and prevailing road closures, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet on Monday approved a relief emergency in now declared the “disaster-hit” district following months-long tribal clashes. “The provincial government has directed authorities concerned to expedite relief operations in the [violence-marred […]
Police verification made must for Pakistani travellers to UAE By: agenices on December 24, 2024A Senate panel was informed on Monday that all Pakistani travellers to the United Arab Emirates would need to be vetted and verified by the police. The development comes amid growing discontent among Middle Eastern states over the increased numbers of Pakistanis involved in begging that has spurred authorities into action as they have started […]
Punjab CM announces education city in Lahore By: Agencies on December 24, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the establishment of an education city in Lahore, aimed at attracting top global universities to set up campuses. This ambitious initiative is part of her broader vision to enhance educational opportunities in the province and foster international collaborations. During her address, Maryam Nawaz also revealed plans to […]
FIA places 15 suspects on exit lists in connection with Greece boat wrecks By: Agencies on December 24, 2024The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has placed 15 suspects on exit lists in connection with the deaths of Pakistanis in recent boat capsize incidents in Greece, it emerged on Monday. Several Pakistanis died in boat capsizing incidents in Greece on December 14. The death toll from the tragedy rocketed to 40 after rescue efforts by […]
Verdict against Imran, wife in £190m case deferred until Jan 6 By: agenices on December 24, 2024An Islamabad accountability court on Monday postponed until January 6 its verdict – expected today – in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption reference against ex-premier Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi. Imran and Bushra were indicted in the case on February 27, shortly after the general elections. The case alleges that Imran and […]
After EU, UK voices concern on civilians trial in military courts By: Agencies on December 24, 2024The United Kingdom on Monday said the trial of civilians in military courts “lacks transparency” in its response to the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. Following the arrest of PTI founder Imran on May 9, 2023, from the Islamabad High […]