Pakistan Faces Major Internet Outage After Submarine Cable Failure

Pakistan Faces Major Internet Outage After Submarine Cable Failure

Pakistan is currently experiencing significant internet slowdowns due to a fault in the international submarine cable system AAE-1 (Asia-Africa-Europe 1). This disruption has significantly impacted internet connectivity across the nation, affecting both individual users and businesses. Details of the Disruption Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima confirmed the disruption, stating that the fault has affected … Read more

Ministry Announces Hajj 2025 300 Seats Reserved for Labour Quota for Grades 1-9 Employees

Ministry Announces Hajj 2025 300 Seats Reserved for Labour Quota for Grades 1-9 Employees

This initiative targets employees in job grades 1 to 9 within both the public and corporate sectors. This includes workers in various industries such as: The program focuses on supporting lower-grade employees, providing them with an opportunity to perform Hajj, a significant religious obligation for Muslims. Hajj Quota Breakdown The allocation of 300 seats represents a dedicated … Read more

Travel Bans and Social Media Restrictions: UK’s New Strategy Against People Smugglers

Travel Bans and Social Media Restrictions UK's New Strategy Against People Smugglers

Provisional figures from the UK interior ministry reveal a substantial increase in cross-Channel migration. In 2024, approximately 36,816 people were detected crossing, a 25 percent rise from the 29,437 arrivals recorded in 2023. This surge has prompted the government to seek more immediate and effective intervention methods. Interim Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) Currently, applying SCPOs to individuals involved in serious … Read more

Government-PTI Dialogue: Slow Progress Amidst Legal and Political Hurdles

Government-PTI Dialogue Slow Progress Amidst Legal and Political Hurdles

Talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the ruling coalition, led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), are progressing slowly. The PTI is delaying the formal presentation of its demands, citing the need for instructions from its incarcerated founding chairman, Imran Khan, and awaiting the outcome of the £190 million reference scheduled for January 6. Key Developments in the Talks … Read more

New Entry Charges for Tourist Vehicles in Gilgit-Baltistan

New Entry Charges for Tourist Vehicles in Gilgit-Baltistan

The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government has introduced new entry fees for vehicles and motorcycles entering the region. This initiative aims to regulate tourism, generate revenue for infrastructure development, and promote sustainable tourism practices. The new fees are intended to help manage the increasing number of visitors attracted to GB’s scenic landscapes and high-altitude attractions. New Vehicle … Read more

Four Eclipses in 2025: Dates, Times, and Visibility for Lunar and Solar Events

Four Eclipses in 2025 Dates, Times, and Visibility for Lunar and Solar Events

The year 2025 will present a series of captivating astronomical events with the occurrence of four eclipses: two lunar and two solar. This cosmic display, as reported by various astronomical sources, will offer stargazers across the globe opportunities for observation, although visibility will vary by location. Lunar Eclipses of 2025 Two lunar eclipses are scheduled … Read more

Gwadar to Lahore: PSL 10 Draft Venue Change and Player Updates

Gwadar to Lahore: PSL 10 Draft Venue Change and Player Updates

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 players’ draft is likely being relocated from Gwadar to Lahore due to logistical challenges, sources close to the development have indicated. The draft, initially planned for Gwadar, is now expected to take place in Lahore on January 11. PSL 10 Schedule and Preparations The 10th edition of the PSL … Read more

Electricity Price Relief: Rs. 20/Unit Discount for Pakistani Consumers

Electricity Price Relief: Rs. 20/Unit Discount for Pakistani Consumers

NEPRA’s proposed formula aims to cut electricity prices by Rs. 20 per unit during a three-month winter package. The primary mechanism for achieving this reduction involves adjustments to the “Balance of Tariff.” This includes revising capacity payments, surcharges, and improving operational efficiencies within the power sector. NEPRA’s analysis of the current electricity price structure reveals the following … Read more