Project is estimated to cost 708 million Pakistani rupees. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has approved plans to launch the Pak Awaaz Secure Mobile Communication Ecosystem, a new project designed to provide government officials with a secure and independent communication platform. The project has received in-principle approval from the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). According to ministry officials, the project is estimated to cost 708 million Pakistani rupees and will provide 10,000 secure mobile devices to government officials. The devices will include a hardware root of trust for enhanced security, will be…
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Pension revision applies to provincial retirees, family pension and compassionate allowance cases. PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a 7% increase in the net pension of all provincial government pensioners, according to an official notification issued on Thursday. The notification states that the increase will be calculated on the basis of the net pension being drawn as of June 30, 2026, and will take effect from July 1, 2026. The revised pension will also apply to government employees retiring on or after July 1, 2026, in accordance with the prescribed rules. According to the notification, the 7% increase…
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The ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran has already cost the U.S. an estimated $37.5 billion, according to Hegseth. RIYADH: A Saudi vessel came under attack in the Red Sea on Thursday as Iran backed Houthi forces claimed responsibility for strikes on multiple oil tankers, the attack raised concerns over shipping security and the risk of a wider regional conflict as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate.
The agency reported that 21,674 people died from all causes during the two-week period. PARIS: France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during a severe heat wave that swept across the country between June 17 and July 2, according to the country’s national public health agency. French health authorities said 5,764 excess deaths were recorded during the period, representing a 36% increase over expected mortality levels. The agency reported that 21,674 people died from all causes during the two-week period, compared with an expected 15,910 deaths under normal conditions. Public health experts classify the difference as excess mortality associated with the heat…
Record spending measure sparks debate over Iran and Israel. WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite strong Democratic opposition over its record military spending, the ongoing Iran conflict and expanded defence cooperation with Israel. The fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by a 216-212 vote, largely along party lines. Most Republicans supported the legislation, while nearly all Democrats voted against it, citing concerns over its cost and foreign policy implications. The bill authorises funding for military operations, defence modernisation and service member benefits, including pay raises of…
KARACHI: Pakistan invited Meta on Thursday to maintain regular engagement with the government and explore areas of shared interest, including digital skills, capacity building for small and medium-sized enterprises, and digital literacy. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan raised the invitation during a meeting with a Meta delegation led by Tehara Punchihewa, Asia-Pacific public policy lead, and Vivian Liang, policy programs manager for Asia-Pacific, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce. During the meeting, Khan welcomed Meta’s plan to train 1,000 Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises in digital business and artificial intelligence, and invited the company to engage…
DUBAI: Asian and European buyers of liquefied natural gas plan to push for lower prices and additional supply guarantees from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates after the U.S.-Iran war drove up insurance costs on deliveries from the region, buyers, traders and industry executives told Reuters. The war has reshaped the global energy industry, undercutting the reputation of Gulf producers
KARACHI: The Dumpers Association has rejected the government’s proposed plan to revise petroleum product prices on a daily basis, warning that the move would have serious consequences for the transport sector. Association President Haji Liaquat Mehsud said daily fluctuations in fuel prices would significantly disrupt transport operations and create uncertainty for businesses. He warned that frequent changes in fuel prices could affect transport fares, construction activities, and the supply of essential goods, ultimately increasing the financial burden on the public. Mehsud urged the government to immediately reconsider the proposal and adopt a stable and practical pricing policy for petroleum products…
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has explained why fuel prices are rising across Pakistan. Ali Pervaiz Malik linked the rise to global oil prices hike over the past two weeks. The minister said that determining petroleum prices is not a straightforward process under the current circumstances, given the volatility in international oil markets. He noted that petroleum dealers are also demanding an increase in their profit margin from the existing 8%, adding that the current petroleum levy remains lower than it was before the regional conflict. “On one hand, global oil prices are witnessing significant volatility, and on the other,…
