Internet services restore after submarine cable repair, says PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that the fault in the Internet submarine cable has been fixed and internet service is continuing uninterrupted. On Thursday, complaints of slow internet service were reported in various cities of Pakistan. According to Down Detector, an organization that monitors internet connectivity, internet service
Chairman Senate , KP Governor departs for Tehran to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi departed for Iran to attend the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. According to a statement issued by the Chairman Senate Secretariat, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is visiting Tehran at the invitation of Iranian Parliament
Bajaur, over 90% of street lights in Nawagai found non-functional, report reveals
BAJAUR (Waheed Ullah): Tehsil Municipal Officer (TMO) Nawagai has send a detailed report regarding the street lights installed on main highways and markets in Bajaur district to the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Finance and Planning). According to the notification, a total of 212 street lights are installed on various roads and
Lake saifullah tragedy, upper Swat development authority issues official statement
SWAT: The death toll in the tragic boat accident in Saifullah Lake in Upper Swat has risen to 6, while a woman is still missing, and rescue operations is continue to find her. According to Upper Swat Development Authority spokesperson Saeed-ur-Rehman, the bodies of all 6 people who lost their
Illegal gold mining thrives despite section 144 in Kohat, sparking governance concerns
KOHAT: Illegal gold mining continues unabated in the Khushhal Garh and Shakardara areas of Kohat despite the enforcement of Section 144, raising serious concerns over law enforcement, public safety, and the effectiveness of administrative measures. According to local sources, although the district administration imposed Section 144 to curb unauthorized mining
Good News for Rs750 Prize Bond Holders as Next Draw Date Confirmed
ISLAMABAD: Holders of Rs750 prize bonds have received encouraging news as the date for the upcoming prize bond draw has officially been announced. According to details, the 107th draw of Rs750 prize bonds will be held on July 15, 2026, in Lahore. The computerized draw will determine the winners of
Apple’s 2027 iPhone Lineup Leaked: Five New Models in the Works
CALIFORNIA: Apple is reportedly preparing to expand its iPhone lineup with five new models by 2027, while significantly increasing production plans for its long-rumoured foldable iPhone. According to foreign media reports, Apple has asked its suppliers to be ready to produce about 10 million foldable iPhones, as compared to previous
PTA Confirms Internet Service Disruption Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Internet services across parts of Pakistan have been affected due to a fault in the SMW5 submarine cable system, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said. According to PTA, some users are experiencing intermittent issues with internet speed and connectivity due to a technical fault in the international undersea cable
Big Opportunity for Pakistani Students: HEC Launches US PhD Scholarships 2027
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has officially announced PhD scholarships for the 2027 intake under the Pak-US Knowledge Corridor program, offering Pakistani students a chance to study at top universities in the United States. According to sources, these scholarships would be available for talented students of Pakistan and Azad
HMC’s tenders draw strong interest, over 130 bids received
PESHAWAR: Tenders floated by Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) for the fiscal year 2026-27 have received an overwhelming response from national and international companies, with more than 130 bids received across various procurement categories. The tenders cover a wide range of categories, including medicines, surgical disposables, medical devices, non-drug items, neurosurgery,
