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.
By Staff Reporter
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.
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.
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.
By Staff Reporter
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.
By Staff Reporter
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.
By Staff Reporter
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.
By Staff Reporter
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.
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.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought to distance himself from the arrest of a former top intelligence official, Lt Gen (retired) Faiz Hameed, who was detained by the military on charges of violating the Army Act.
