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The internet speed in Pakistan has been gradually recovering since this afternoon after users experienced slow browsing earlier in the morning. It appears that the government is in a mood to provide some relief to Freelancers and Internet users, after yesterday's press conference, though challenges remain. The IT Minister Blames...

ISLAMABAD: A rare celestial event, the Super Blue Moon, will grace Pakistan's sky tonight, Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11:26 pm. Super Blue moon According to the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). This will be the first of four Super Moons set to appear this year, with the...

Good News, Youtuber Aun Ali Khosa, who was abducted from his apartment in Lahore on 15th August has been released and reached home safely his family confirmed. The news of his release and reaching home was announced by reowned Lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq on Social media X, He took this...

A major landslide has struck the Hunza-Nagar section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in the Jaglote Guru area, causing significant disruption. The landslide has completely blocked the road, affecting traffic and leaving travelers stranded. Authorities have been alerted, and efforts are underway to clear the debris and restore the road....

Senior journalist Hamid Mir has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the recent internet slowdown and the installation of a firewall in Pakistan. The petition, submitted through his lawyer Imaan Mazari, names the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and the Ministry for Human Rights as respondents. Mir...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of State for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, attributed Pakistan's slow internet speeds to the widespread use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). During a news conference in Islamabad, Fatima Khawaja clarified that the internet has not been blocked or intentionally slowed down. Instead, she explained that the...

Dubai Court of First Instance confirmed the legality of cryptocurrency payments for salaries. This ruling marks a significant step in the United Arab Emirates' approach to digital currencies, including Bitcoin. The case, identified as 1739 of 2024 (Labour), centered on an employee who filed a complaint over unpaid wages and...

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is stepping up efforts to support the province's youth with the announcement of three revised Ehsaas programs aimed at boosting employment and entrepreneurship. Ehsaas Apna Ghar Program Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur unveiled the "Ehsaas Rozgar," "Ehsaas Hunar," and "Ehsaas Nojawan Rozgar" initiatives during...

The Government of Sindh has issued a circular directing all offices under its administrative control to stop using disposable plastic mineral water bottles. This decision follows concerns raised by the Chief Minister of Sindh during a Cabinet meeting held on August 15, 2024, regarding the environmental impact of plastic waste....

INTERNET: Slow web browsing is affecting internet users across Pakistan as the government tests a new firewall system. This disruption has impacted e-commerce businesses, online freelancers, and regular users, making it difficult for anyone to work or use the internet efficiently. In response, many Pakistanis have turned to VPNs to...

After intense rain last night, Khanpur city, in Rahim Yar Khan Tehsil, punjab is flooded with rain water and no government machinery was visible on the scene to rescue the residents or drain out the water. The residents of Khanpur are enduring harsh conditions, with streets now completely submerged, resembling...

PESHAWAR: According to a notification from the deputy commissioner, the district government has declared a Rs. 5 rise in the cost of roti. A 125-gram flatbread now costs Rs20, instead of the previous Rs15 for a 120-gram roti. The district-wide implementation of this price increase is instantaneous. The Price Review...