Ex-AJK PM urges end to state meddling in judiciary, politics
LAHORE: Former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, has called for an end to the interference of state institutions in judicial and political matters, emphasising that such meddling not only harms the nation but also weakens Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir issue globally. Speaking at a press conference alongside […]
Gas utility increases LPG imports to stabilise prices
KARACHI: Pakistani households have been left at the mercy of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) black marketers, who are demanding significantly higher prices in the range of Rs300-400 per kg from consumers, who need the fuel to run their kitchens. The consumers, especially in the hilly areas of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), are being forced to pay exorbitant […]
Cyber-weapons on the Dark Web
Cyber-war is more concerning to today's policymakers and decision-makers than cybercrime. Cyber-terrorists and state-sponsored hackers are the key actors in cyber-war, who not only attack websites to deface them and steal Facebook accounts, but also compromise and destroy our country's economic security. A malware agent used in a cyberattack for military, paramilitary, or intelligence purposes […]
Fresh casualties dampen hopes for revival of Basant festival
Fresh casualties caused by sharp glass-coated strings used to fly kites in several parts of Pakistan have further dented hopes for the revival of Basant, a traditional festival celebrated with the advent of spring. Netizens took to social media platforms to express their anger over the latest casualty last week – a 22-year-old boy whose […]
Sinner and Medvedev book Miami Open semi-final clash
MIAMI: World number three Jannik Sinner will face defending champion Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Miami Open – a rematch of the Australian Open final won by Sinner and last year’s Miami title match. Sinner moved into the last four in emphatic style on Wednesday, beating Czech Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2 before Medvedev […]
Rs1.2tr sought for power subsidies
ISLAMABAD: Despite phenomenally increasing electricity prices, the Ministry of Energy has sought a colossal Rs1.23 trillion in power subsidies for the next fiscal year, an increase of 26% over the allocation this year. Funds are sought for mostly covering the difference between consumer prices and generation costs and for subsidies for Azad Jammu and Kashmir […]
Meta to provide Rs125 million for flood victims
As the floods triggered by historic monsoon rains wreak havoc across the country, Facebook’s parent company Meta announced on Wednesday that it would donate Rs125 million to flood victims. The tech giant will contribute the amount to Unicef, Hands and Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) to help communities impacted by the floods, the company said in a press […]
Chelsea march into Women’s Champions League semis
PARIS: Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League on Wednesday despite a 1-1 draw at home to Ajax, while Lyon also progressed after brushing aside Benfica in France. Mayra Ramirez put Chelsea into a first-half lead on her European club debut before Chasity Grant equalised for Ajax in the second half. Chelsea prevailed […]