By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s IT sector is facing a crisis as a government-imposed firewall causes widespread disruptions, with estimated losses of $300 million, amid warnings of a prolonged economic impact.
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Widespread internet outages reported across Pakistan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s internet infrastructure suffered a major disruption on Thursday, with widespread outages reported across the country, sparking concerns over the government’s tightening grip on online activity and its impact on the economy.
Military arrests three more retired officers in ISI Hameed court-martial case
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military has arrested three more retired officers in connection with the court-martial of former spymaster Lt. Gen. (retired) Faiz Hameed, who was detained this week on charges of violating the Pakistan Army Act.
Ex-prison official held for allegedly aiding Imran Khan
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies have detained a former deputy superintendent of Punjab prisons, Muhammad Akram, on suspicion of facilitating imprisoned former Prime Minister leader Imran Khan, local media reported on Wednesday.
Surveillance slows internet to a crawl, hurting digital economy
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The internet services have slowed sharply, with speeds dropping by 30-40 percent, as the government’s heightened monitoring efforts take their toll on the country’s digital economy.
Leaders vow economic stability as Pakistan marks 77th Independence Day
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leaders vowed to bring economic stability to the country as it celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promising to reduce inflation and electricity prices.
Sharif government delivers pre-Independence Day fuel price cut
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ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday reduced petrol and diesel prices by 3.1 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively, effective immediately, as global crude costs declined.
Four soldiers killed in militant clash near Afghanistan border
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ISLAMABAD: Four soldiers were martyred in a clash with militants in South Waziristan, boarding Afghanistan, the military said on Tuesday, in the latest escalation of violence in a region long plagued by insurgency.
Army chief warns foreign powers against digital terrorism
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ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Asim Munir on Tuesday accused foreign powers of using “digital terrorism” to create divisions between state institutions and the people, vowing to strike back against such threats.
Nadeem targets javelin world record after Olympic glory
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem set his sights on breaking the world record in javelin throw on Tuesday, as he was honored at a state banquet hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.