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What is grey traffic? Telephone companies in different countries use a variety of international telecom routes to send traffic to each other. These can be white, gray, or black. White is, in the telecommunications business, a route in which both source and destination are legal terminations. The black route is...

The first session of the newly elected National Assembly (NA) was held today despite the President Alvi's refusal. The NA session was attended by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in an unexpected way, as they arrived wearing masks that resembled the face their imprisoned leader, Imran Khan. PTI lawmakers showed their...

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly session on Thursday began with a chaotic scene as lawmakers backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) surrounded the speaker's dais, chanting slogans and protesting alleged rigging in the February 8th general elections. The session, initially scheduled for 10:00 AM, started...

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is actively tackling the water shortage issue in Islamabad under the Chairman's direction. The Water Management Wing has expedited various projects to ensure uninterrupted water supply and minimize difficulties for residents. One key initiative involved tackling existing problems like leakages and outdated infrastructure. The Water...

An increase is expected in the petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan for the next fortnight, starting 1 March 2024. The decision comes amid concerns of rising oil prices in the international market as well as revenue shortfalls. Furthermore, a working recommendation has been submitted by the Oil and Gas...

In a weather update issued today, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted torrential rainfall and heavy snowfall with windstorms, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms in most parts of the country from February 29th to March 2nd, 2024. Weather Update: PMD Predicts More Rain and Snow Across the Country According to the...

The Pakistan Army recently shot down an Indian spying quadcopter / drone that trespassed into Pakistani airspace near the Line of Control (LoC), as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident occurred on February 25, and the remains of the quadcopter were discovered on Pakistani territory the following...

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has given approval for a rise in the cost of electricity tariff by Rs7.0562 per unit for March, which will affect everyone except electric car charging stations and low-income consumers. This move is expected to increase the burden on consumers by about Rs56...

The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage on the Ravi River, bordering Indian Punjab and Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, has reportedly halted water flow to Pakistan, according to Indian media. Previously allocated to Pakistan, 1150 cusecs of water will now benefit Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, aiding 32,000 hectares of...

To enhance convenience for Hajj pilgrims, passport delivery counters across the nation will now be operational on Saturdays and Sundays, a significant step announced by Mustafa Jamal Qazi, Director General of Passport Services. This extension of service hours to weekends aims to streamline the passport collection process for individuals preparing...

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a WhatsApp channel aimed at assisting both its beneficiaries and the general public. The channel serves to provide comprehensive information on program initiatives and counter misinformation. BISP Launches WhatsApp Channel BISP encourages current and prospective beneficiaries to subscribe to the official WhatsApp...

The final investigation report into the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight crash nearly four years ago attributed the tragedy to "human error" and a lack of communication between the pilots and air-traffic controllers, according to a recent media report. The crash, which occurred on May 22, 2020, involved a PIA...