NEW YORK:Pakistan will never relinquish its “principled support” for the Kashmir cause in the face of any pressure, including Indian-sponsored terrorism and threats of use of force, Ambassador Munir Akram said Thursday. Addressing a well-attended meeting to commemorate “Youm-e-Istehsal”, the second anniversary of the Indian siege of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Pakistani envoy said […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The Policy Committee of the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Ministry of Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication has approved the budget of over Rs. 18 billion for 30 projects for the financial year 2021-22. The Policy Committee meeting was chaired by the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Amin Ul Haque and attended […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Punjab government has finalized all arrangements to organize All Pakistan Kissan Convention on August 11, with special focus on reviving and promoting the cotton crop production across the potential areas of the country. The event, scheduled to be held in Islamia University of Bahawalpur, also aims to highlight the importance of agriculture sector in economic […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday invited applications for the auction of spectrum in 1800 and 2100 MHz bands. “Under the provisions of Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996 and Policy Directive issued by Government of Pakistan, the PTA has invited applications from interested Pakistani and foreign applicants / bidders for auction of spectrum in […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday served notices to the information technology ministry in a case seeking to undo ban on a social application TikTok in Pakistan. The court also instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to satisfy the bench regarding the ban and consult the federal government pertaining to the subject. IHC Chief Justice Athar […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:Tickets for the 2021 Canary Wharf Squash Classic which would take place at London’s stunning East Wintergarden from November 14 to 19 have gone on general sale from Friday. The action at the PSA World Tour Gold tournament starts with eight first round matches on Super Sunday (November 14) with six days of world-class squash […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The National Electric Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday approved 19 paisa reduction in power tariff for June under monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) mechanism. “The Authority has approved negative FCA of (Rs.0.1930/kWh), having benefit of Rs.2.6 billion for consumers,” said the notification. The FCA of June 2021 shall be charged in the billing month of […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:President Dr Arif Alvi will launch digitalization of the state media organizations; including the Associated Press of Pakistan, Pakistan Television, Radio Pakistan and Digital Media Wing (DMW) at a ceremony to be held here at the Pakistan-China Center on Saturday. The Digital Transformation of State Media (DTSM) project, initiated by the Ministry of Information and […]
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