PTA tightens SIM rules to curb illegal registrations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced an extension in the SIM disown period as part of efforts to curb illegal mobile SIM issuance and unauthorized registrations. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the time period of disowning a SIM has been raised from 60 days to 365 days for curbing
NADRA introduces new guidelines for identity card issuance
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued new instructions for the issuance of national identity cards, introducing updated rules to simplify the application process and reduce the risk of forgery. As per the revised regulations, signatures would become optional for CNIC applicants, who do not have signatures
HEC report raises concerns over performance of universities in KP
ISLAMABAD: A new annual review by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has raised serious concerns over the academic and research performance of universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the findings for the financial year 2024–25. A total of 95 universities across the country have been included in this report and
Bilal Shahwani: From ‘Missing Person’ to suicide bomber, questions raised over activist claims
QUETTA: A controversial narrative has emerged following the suicide bombing near the Chaman Gate area of Quetta, with competing claims about the identity and background of the attacker and renewed debate over missing persons allegations. According to local media reports, the banned outfit Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility
NADRA issues important advisory for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important advisory for overseas Pakistanis, warning them against sharing personal identification documents with unauthorized individuals or agencies. In its statement, National Database and Registration Authority said there are no authorized consultants, agents, or dealers available who can handle the ID
Quetta attack mastermind turns out to be a man previously claimed missing
A new debate has erupted on social media in various circles following reports about an alleged mastermind behind the attack in Quetta, in which more than 14 civilians were martyred, and dozens of others were injured. Some commentators note that this individual has been previously claimed as a missing person,
Balochistan Reality Check exposes Indian propaganda, conflicting posts from multiple ex-handles surface
Balochistan Reality Check has reported that it has uncovered a misleading propaganda campaign allegedly orchestrated by X-handles associated with India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). The report indicates that various social media accounts linked to RAW disseminated several spreadsheets to create a false narrative. These spreadsheets contained
Indian-backed terrorists targeted innocent civilians in barbaric attack: Mohsin Naqvi
Quetta: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Indian-backed terrorists targeted innocent civilians in a barbaric attack in Pathak Chaman of Balochistan. Those who fell victim to this menace of terrorism will always be remembered. A high-level meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and
PM Shehbaz expresses hope for fresh US-Iran talks in Pakistan after Trump’s remarks
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Islamabad Talks between Iran and the United States “very soon, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the agreement had been “largely negotiated.” Trump held a telephone call with world leaders, including
Quetta train attack an assault on humanity, traditions and national values: Jamal Khan Raisani
PPP leader and Member of the National Assembly, Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a passenger train near Chaman Phatak. He described the targeting of innocent citizens as a brutal and cowardly act. Raisani said that the attack on unarmed passengers, including women and children
