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Internet speed throttling in Quetta causes disruptions

Internet speed throttling in Quetta causes disruptions

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QUETTA: A significant slowdown in internet services has left thousands of people in Quetta struggling to stay connected, as mobile data speeds across the city have been deliberately restricted. Instead of enforcing a full internet blackout, authorities have opted to drastically reduce speeds, making mobile data nearly unusable and causing widespread inconvenience. This method appears […]

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Pakistan, ADB Sign development agreements worth $257 million

Pakistan, ADB Sign development agreements worth $257 million

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank have finalized and signed development agreements totaling 257 million dollars. The agreements were signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Muhammad Hameer Karim and ADB Country Director Emma Fan, while the Punjab Secretary of School Education and the Secretary of Specialized Healthcare signed on behalf of the Punjab government. According

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Kabul Vows Crackdown on Militants Launching Cross-Border Attacks

Kabul Vows Crackdown on Militants Launching Cross-Border Attacks

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ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s Taliban government has pledged that its territory will not be used to harm any country and warned that anyone violating the order will face action. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the remarks after a gathering of Afghan religious scholars who endorsed a resolution barring the use of Afghan soil for attacks abroad.

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PM Shehbaz Warns World of Emerging Terror Threat from Afghanistan

PM Shehbaz Warns World of Emerging Terror Threat from Afghanistan

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ASHGABAT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that a “new wave of terrorism” is emerging from Afghan soil and urged the international community to press the Afghan authorities to meet their commitments. Speaking at a forum marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality in Ashgabat, the Prime Minister said it was a pleasure to be

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Quetta Bans Qingqi Rickshaws, Seizes 98 in Five Days

Quetta Bans Qingqi Rickshaws, Seizes 98 in Five Days

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QUETTA: The Quetta’s district administration has imposed a complete ban on Qingqi (Zarange) rickshaws within city limits. A formal notification has also been issued. Meanwhile, a large-scale crackdown against violators has been started to seize all banned rickshaws. According to the Traffic Police, they impounded 98 Qingqi rickshaws over the last five days for violating

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Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

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TOKYO: A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Friday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning. The quake hit near Aomori Prefecture at 11:44 a.m. local time (02:44 GMT) at a depth of 20 km, the agency said. The U.S. Geological Survey also measured the quake at 6.7. The tremor came

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ECP Approves 2,870 Nomination Papers for LG Elections in Quetta

ECP Approves 2,870 Nomination Papers for LG Elections in Quetta

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QUETTA: The Election Commission has cleared nomination papers of 2,870 candidates for the upcoming local government elections in Quetta. According to the provincial election commissioner, 2,870 nomination papers were approved, while 329 candidates withdrew their papers. He said 2,541 candidates will contest the elections. Out of 641 wards, 515 will see electoral contests. In 108

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Close-up view of green onion plants thriving in rich soil, showcasing agricultural growth.

Zehri Calls for timely completion of Agri projects to benefit farmers

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QUETTA: Emphasizing agriculture as the province’s economic backbone, Provincial Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives Mir Ali Hassan Zehri has directed officials to ensure the timely completion of all ongoing development projects to directly benefit farmers and landowners. He stated that developing the sector on modern lines is a top priority for the government. The minister

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