YouTube warns against social media bans as a cure for online safety issues
SYDNEY: YouTube, the video-sharing platform, has alerted the Australian government that the social media ban for children under 16 years it has planned to implement, though well-meant, will not be a good enough barrier against online risks for the young ones. Last year, Australian PM Anthony Albanese unveiled a law
Rashid Khan achieves milestone with sixth five-wicket haul in ODIs
DUBAI: Afghanistan’s ace spinner Rashid Khan, continued to show his great talent in bowling by taking five wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh. Rashid was the wicket-taker of five batsmen and it is the sixth time in his career that he has got the five or
Opposition parties in KP set to challenge CM election in court
PESHAWAR: The Federal Government and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) have not accepted the election of the new Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and declared their decision to file a case in court regarding this issue. The government, comprising the PML-N leaders, went to Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s house where
Tensions soar on Pak-Afghan border, Khawaja Asif warns of possible resumption of fighting
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Afghanistan has made it clear that there are no more diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Kabul following the unprovoked aggressions by Afghanistan. Khawaja Asif in his talk with Shahzeb Khanzada on Geo News said, “Right now it is a deadlock. You may
Torkham border remains shut for second day amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tension
PESHAWAR: Due to the rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Torkham border has been closed for the second day in a row, leading to a total halt of both cargo and passenger traffic across the border. The security officials have cited the frequent incidents of firing between the armed
President Trump declares General Asim Munir his favourite Field Marshal
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump, has shown appreciation for the Army Chief of Pakistan, General Asim Munir, by labeling him as his “favorite Field Marshal” in a media dialogue that took place right after the signing of the Gaza Peace Agreement. Trump said, “My favorite Field Marshal from Pakistan, Asim
KP flour dealers to block trucks if Punjab cuts flour supply
NOWSHERA: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Flour Dealers Association issued a very strong warning to both Punjab authorities and transporters, saying that they would stop the trucks carrying minerals from KP to Punjab as a retaliation for the cutting off of flour supplies from Punjab. At a press conference held in
Pakistan slams Afghan spokesperson’s remarks on internal affairs
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of the remarks made by the spokesperson of the Taliban regarding the internal affairs of Pakistan, labelling them “unacceptable” and “irresponsible.” Shafqat Ali Khan, Foreign Office spokesman. responded to these comments by suggesting that Afghanistan should spend less time
Sherpao criticises Punjab’s move to halt wheat flour supply to KP
PESHAWAR: Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, Chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, has denounced the Punjab authorities’ action of halting the flour supply to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as being radical and dangerous. He announced on Monday while discussing the situation, saying that the measure
Internet service may be disrupted due to submarine cable repairs: PTCL
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has issued a warning that during the repairs of an international submarine cable, internet services in the country may face slowdowns or partial disruptions. PTCL stated that the international cable consortium has planned its maintenance work to repair the repeater which is installed on
