The notice said the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data encryption, and potential security risks involved with its use.” The memo, from the chief administrative officer, recommended using other messaging apps, including Microsoft Corp’s […]
A three-man committee from a top clerical body, appointed by Khamenei himself two years ago to identify his replacement, has accelerated its planning in recent days since Israel attacked Iran and threatened to assassinate the veteran leader, five insiders with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters. Khamenei, 86, is being regularly briefed on the talks, […]
The court was hearing a contempt of court petition over non-compliance with the high court’s order. Assistant Attorney General appeared before the constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court and Secretary Establishment and Secretary Water Resources reply was submitted to the court. The bench called the federal government’s reply as unsatisfactory and summoned the Secretary […]
On Monday night, PIA announced a temporary suspension of flights to several Gulf countries as a precautionary measure in light of the escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region. “The safety of our passengers remains our top priority,” the PIA spokesperson said. “We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations, but these steps […]
“Terrorism emanating from Afghanistan remains a serious threat to its neighbours, particularly Pakistan,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said in an address to the 15-member Council, pointing out that TTP has safe havens close to the Pakistani border. Speaking in a debate on the situation in Afghanistan, the Pakistani […]
During his call with Qatar’s Ambassador Ali Mubarak Ali Essa Al-Khater, PM Shehbaz expressed deep concern over the recent Iranian missile strike on a US military base in Qatar. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the urgent necessity of de-escalating tensions and expressed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Qatari government and its citizens. The Qatari envoy […]
PM Shehbaz will chair the meeting, which will also include representatives from the Petroleum Division, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), and refinery officials. The participants will review current stocks of petrol and diesel and future supply prospects. According to sources, the meeting will also consider the impact of fluctuating global […]
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during a National Assembly session, addressed the issue, saying that the government has reduced the GST rate on solar panels to encourage affordability, making the self-imposed price increases by traders a cause for concern. The finance minister warned those inflating solar panel prices without justification and said that the federal government […]
The resolution, submitted by JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza, calls on the Pakistan government to withdraw its recommendation following the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran. According to the resolution, the strikes were carried out on President Trump’s orders and resulted in multiple Iranian casualties. It further states that the U.S. attack is a clear violation […]
During the discussion on Sindh’s annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, MQM’s Ali Khursheedi strongly criticized the condition of Karachi. Speaking in the provincial assembly, he said: “The city’s administration has turned Karachi into a ‘Temu version’ of Mexico City.” He used the term “Temu version” to suggest that Karachi has become a poor-quality […]
