PTA clarifies reports about internet services disruption tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday clarified that information regarding any disruption of internet services on 15 January is incorrect and without a factual basis. Internet services across Pakistan remain stable and fully operational. PTA issued a late time clarification stating that routine submarine cable maintenance is ongoing and
US imposes visa freeze on 75 countries
The United States has decided to temporarily suspend visa issuance for 75 countries, including Pakistan. According to media reports, the United States has decided to suspend visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, and Somalia. The ban will be effective from January 21.
Internet slowdown expected across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Internet users across Pakistan are likely to experience slow speeds and possible service disruptions on January 15 as repair work on a submarine internet cable is scheduled to begin. According to various Internet provider sources, the repair activity will start at around 2 pm and is expected to take
KP formaly launches E-Transfer policy system
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Arshad Ayub Khan, formally inaugurated the E-Transfer Policy System on Wednesday in Peshawar. On this occasion, Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education Muhammad Khalid, Special Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education Masood Ahmad, Chief Planning Education Officer Zainullah, and other officials were
Suzuki Swift now available in affordable price
ISLAMABAD: United Bank Limited (UBL) has introduced a new auto financing scheme, “UBL Drive,” aimed at helping customers purchase Suzuki Swift models through easy monthly instalments, the bank announced on Wednesday. According to UBL officials, the scheme is designed to support customers amid rising inflation, allowing them to fulfil their
Local government council calls off planned strike
By: Muhammad Ijaz Afridi PESHAWAR: Local government representatives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have postponed their protest and sit-in until January 26 after negotiations with the provincial government. The decision to postpone the protest was made after successful negotiations with the Secretary of Local Government. However, the local government representatives have made
Police seize massive cache of arms and ammunition in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Dera Ismail Khan police on Wednesday recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from the secret compartments of a double-cabin van and arrested the suspect. Arms were being smuggled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Balochistan. The Dera Police took timely action and foiled the attempt, DPO Dera’s
Civilians gripped by fear in Bannu as militants step up quadcopter attacks
By: Salman Ali Khan BANNU: Militants operating in Bannu have begun using modern warfare technology, including quadcopter drones, night-vision devices and laser-guided weapons, marking a dangerous shift in militant attacks and intensifying fear among civilians. According to local sources, the frequency of militant attacks has increased in recent months, with
Govt suspends MS, doctors, 61 health staff in KP hospital
By: Ghulam Akbar LAKKI MARWAT: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has suspended 61 employees in a case of negligence and mismanagement at the District Headquarters Hospital, Lakki Marwat. According to the notification, including Medical Superintendent of the DHQ Lakki Marwat, Dr Akbar Zaman, Dr Muhammad Ismail, and Dr Waqas Ahmed
Seven dead, one injured in Kohat landslide incident
KOHAT: Seven people were killed and one was injured in a mudslide in Kohat on Wednesday after being trapped under debris following a landslide. Bilal Ahmad Faizi, Spokesperson for Rescue 1122, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, told Pakhtun Digital that the Rescue 1122 Kohat team has completed a search and rescue operation following
