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The Petrol & Diesel Prices in Pakistan to remain unchanged as The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reviewed petroleum product prices based on recent international market trends over the last two weeks. The Petrol & Diesel Price in Pakistan remains unchanged as mentioned in the table below till...

In a decisive move, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked all illegal and unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across Pakistan. The action was carried out on the directives of the Ministry of Interior at 10:00 PM PST, November 15, 2024. The Interior Ministry instructed the PTA to curb unregistered...

The Islamabad Traffic Police has launched an official WhatsApp channel to keep citizens informed about the latest traffic conditions and road situations across the city. After a long wait, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has finally taken a positive step by launching a WhatsApp channel to keep citizens informed about...

The Ministry of Interior has issued a directive to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block all unregistered and illegal Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across Pakistan. The letter, sent on November 15, 2024, highlights the government’s concerns over the misuse of VPNs for illegal activities and restricted content. According to...

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has expressed grave concerns regarding the widespread use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access illegal or immoral content on social media. In a recent statement, the CII urged the government to take immediate action to regulate VPN usage and curb access to harmful...

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and multiple parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday morning, causing brief but noticeable tremors. People in areas like Peshawar, Attock, Malakand, Swat, Shangla, Buner, and Abbottabad reported feeling the quake. The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre recorded the earthquake at 10:13 am, noting...

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a temporary water supply disruption due to maintenance work on the main conduction line from F-5 Sector to 30-inch points. This maintenance will affect water supply to several sectors, including G-9, G-8, G-7, and G-6, from November 13, 2024, at 10 AM to...

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has announced a public holiday on November 9, 2024 to observe Iqbal Day which is celebrated to in honour of the birthday of the national poet, Allama Iqbal. The notification has been issue and confirmed that all the government offices, institutions and schools will remain closed...

Due to the construction of the Serena Chowk Underpass, Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic plan to facilitate citizens. Please take note of the following guidelines: Vehicles entering Islamabad from Rawalpindi are advised to use alternate routes from Faisal Avenue and G-6. Heavy vehicles should avoid using the underpass...

The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a diversion plan due to the construction work at the Faisal Avenue Interchange. Commuters are advised to follow the new routes to avoid inconvenience. Below are the details of the diversion plan: Route 1: Traffic from Faisal Avenue (G-9) towards Faisal Avenue (F-8) will...

ISLAMABAD: A metro bus operating in the twin cities suddenly caught fire near the Islamabad IJP Metro Bus Station, causing panic among commuters. According to details, smoke began to emanate from the bus engine, forcing the vehicle to halt abruptly and passengers to disembark quickly. The situation led to a...

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially confirmed the complete restoration of internet services across the country, following repairs to critical submarine cables. The recent disruptions were caused by faults in the SMW4 and AAE-1 cables, which have now been successfully resolved, restoring internet speed and stability nationwide. A PTA...