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Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) on Monday announced that users would experience degraded internet services tomorrow (Tuesday) as a submarine cable is being repaired. In a post on X, PTCL said that maintenance work on the submarine cable will be carried out to repair a faulty repeater. “The activity will start on October 14 … around 11am PST, which can last for up to 18 hours,” the telecom giant said. “During this period, customers will face Internet service degradation. We regret the inconvenience, please.” Meanwhile, internet monitoring service Downdetector showed users reporting issues accessing social media platforms such as Facebook and…
LAHORE – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan administered the oath to newly inducted ministers Rana Muhammad Iqbal and Manshaullah Butt in the provincial cabinet. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Chief Secretary Punjab, and the entire provincial cabinet. Newly appointed Adviser to the Chief Minister, Anusha Rehman, also attended the ceremony, while the Chief Secretary read out the official notification of appointment. A large number of political and social figures participated in the ceremony held at the Governor House. Web DeskDaily Pakistan Global Web…
India and Canada agreed on Monday on a new roadmap for their relations after talks between their foreign ministers in New Delhi, as both countries seek to mend ties strained over the killing of a Canadian Sikh separatist. The two countries, both of which are looking to diversify trade away from the United States due to tariff announcements, agreed to collaborate on areas such as critical minerals, trade and agricultural value chains, a joint statement said. “Reviving this partnership will not only create opportunities for enhanced economic cooperation but also help mitigate vulnerabilities arising from shifting global alliances,” it said.…
RAWALPINDI – Funeral prayers for 12 soldiers martyred while defending the motherland during an attack from Afghanistan were offered in Rawalpindi. According to the ISPR, the funeral was held at Chaklala Garrison, attended by Field Marshal Hafiz Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor, and senior military and civil officials. The ISPR stated that on the night between October 11 and 12, 23 soldiers were martyred while defending the country against an unprovoked and cowardly act of aggression by the Afghan government. Addressing on the occasion, the Defence Minister said the people of Pakistan are indebted to these…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistans firm support for peace in the region and solidarity with the people of Palestine as he met world leaders in Egypt on Monday, including United States President Donald Trump. Two years of Israeli bombardment in the Palestinian enclave have claimed more than 67,000 lives, with the continuing to rise as more bodies are recovered. Last month, US President Trump had mediated a truce with the help of eight Muslim nations between Hamas and Israel and paved the way for the end of genocide in Gaza through a 20-point plan. Last week, Hamas and Israel…
A Pakistan Army team won the gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol-2025, held in Wales from October 3-13, according to a statement from the military’s media wing. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the exercise retained its demanding professional standards, where patrols from militaries across the globe move tactically across 60 kilometres of inhospitable terrain within 48 hours, completing specialised tasks. “This year, 137 teams from 36 Countries participated in the exercise and out of all these teams, [the] Pakistan Army’s team, led by Captain Muhammad Saad, showed exceptional performance in the exercise and [was] awarded with the gold…
Normalcy returned to the twin cities with traffic flow being restored on Monday while Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protesters, who had camped at Muridke after authorities blocked their route to Islamabad by digging up trenches, were dispersed after clashing with law enforcement personnel, according to police. A Dawn.com correspondent reported that only Faizabad Interchange remained closed while the rest of the intersections between Rawalpindi and Islamabad were open. He said the situation was returning to nomal and there was no serious reaction from the TLP, adding that there was overall light traffic on the roads. Earlier, authorities had moved to close…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday sought a reply from the provincial AAG after the PTI submitted a plea seeking the nomination of the KP Assembly speaker to administer the oath to CM-elect Sohail Afridi. PHC Chief Justice S. M. Attique Shah asked AAG Sanaullah to confirm whether the KP governor has received the summary related to the oath from the assembly secretariat and has instructed him to submit a reply by Wednesday. “We will look at the matter tomorrow again. Get a response from the governor and let us know,” the judge added. The development comes after PTI’s…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and thanked him for consistently supporting the Palestinian cause on political and diplomatic fronts. The meeting took place in Sharm El-Sheikh during the Peace Summit, where Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was also present. President Abbas expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its longstanding support of the Palestinian people. Both leaders held a warm informal discussion before the signing of the ceasefire agreement, reaffirming the historic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Palestine. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the courageous people of Gaza for their strength and resilience…
LAHORE – The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Pakistan has underscored the need to modernise irrigation practices in the Indus Basin through artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven approaches to improve water productivity and tackle climate challenges. At a one-day workshop on AI-Enabled Irrigation Demand Forecasting (IDF), held under the UK-funded Water Resource Accountability in Pakistan (WRAP) programme, experts and policymakers discussed how technology can transform traditional farming practices into more efficient and climate-smart systems. The event brought together government officials, researchers, academia, farmers, and practitioners to explore the role of AI and remote sensing in irrigation scheduling. Participants were briefed…