Pakistan moved closer to launching 5G services after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority completed the third round of the national spectrum auction. The bidding generated $507 million in revenue from telecom operators. Officials say the move will strengthen digital infrastructure and expand high-speed internet access nationwide. The auction took place in Islamabad and offered around 600 […]
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PEMRA follows three-tier action for code violations, NA told
Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Daniyal Chaudhry informed the National Assembly that the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has a clear code of conduct and a structured mechanism to deal with violations by television channels. Responding during the Question Hour, he said that PEMRA follows a three-tier enforcement mechanism for addressing violations. Initially, […]
Security forces kill 13 militants in major KP intelligence operations
Pakistan’s security forces neutralised 13 militants during five intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. The military media wing stated that these high-tempo, intelligence-driven actions targeted armed groups involved in destabilising activities along sensitive border regions. The operations took place on March 6 and 7 under ongoing counterterrorism efforts. During […]
Indian Air Force jet goes missing in Assam
A Russian-made Su-30 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force went missing over Assam’s Jorhat region Thursday evening, officials reported. The aircraft lost radar contact at 7:42 PM, and did not return at its scheduled time. Indian Air Force authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations to locate the jet and ensure the pilot’s safety. […]
Pakistan’s forex reserves rise $8.7 million
Pakistan’s official foreign exchange reserves rose by $8.7 million last week, the State Bank of Pakistan reported Thursday. The central bank said reserves reached $16.3 billion as of February 27, 2026. Including commercial banks’ holdings, the country’s total foreign reserves were recorded at $21.43 billion. Commercial banks reportedly held $5.13 billion in reserves during the […]
Bowen Yang held back by surprising circumstances to attend Screen Actors Guild Awards
Bowen Yang was scheduled to present an award at the SAG Awards on Sunday, March 1, beside Connor Storrie but he was unfortunately caught in uncontrollable circumstances. The 35-year-old comedian and actor brought humour to the show even when he was not trying, as Kathryn Hahn replaced him to announce the Outstanding Performance by a […]
Punjab Government’s First Two Years and a Transforming Punjab
Two years ago, when Maryam Nawaz was elected as Punjab’s first woman Chief Minister with a strong public mandate, she inherited a province burdened with immense challenges. The people of Punjab were not receiving relief, nor were their problems being resolved. Public trust in elected representatives was eroding. Government institutions were in a state of […]
FBI probes possible terrorism link in Austin mass shooting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it is examining “indicators” suggesting a possible terrorism link to a mass shooting early Sunday in Austin, where at least three people were killed and 14 others injured. Read More: 1 dead, 4 injured in separate Austin shootings Police said the male suspect was fatally shot in an exchange […]
Iran does not rely on ‘one individual’: official
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that Iran’s government “does not rely on one individual”, reports Al Jazeera. He claimed that Tehran’s enemies have been promoting this idea following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with Lebanese Al-Mayadeen Network, Baghaei said his country was “defending the entire region … not […]
Lola Young and Olivia Dean vie for prizes at BRIT Awards
Singers Lola Young and Olivia Dean top the table of contenders for Saturday’s BRIT Awards, with five nominations apiece at Britain’s pop music honours. In the run-up to the event, another young star, 24-year-old Pink pantheress, was named as the first woman to get the producer of the year prize. Young, 25, is listed for […]