Day: July 22, 2025

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an advisory in light of ongoing and potential flood conditions across the country due to heavy rainfall. To address the situation, the PTA has established a National Emergency Telecommunication Coordination Centre (NETCC), according to the advisory. All telecom operators have been directed to activate their contingency plans to ensure preparedness for emergency scenarios. The PTA has directed that uninterrupted provision of mobile and internet services must be ensured in flood-affected areas. It has also instructed operators to secure telecom infrastructure in sensitive areas.…

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Yang, in New York on Monday and raised concerns over India’s disinformation drive, hostility, and backing of anti-Pakistan proxies. He also highlighted India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability. The two leaders discussed a broad range of international issues, including the situation in the Middle East, developments in Iran and Afghanistan, and ongoing efforts to promote global peace. The…

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NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed that sustainable development in developing countries depends on debt relief and grant-based financial support. Dar was addressing the high-level political forum on sustainable development at the United Nations. He said that Pakistan is firmly committed to the 2030 Agenda and has undertaken transformative initiatives to drive inclusive growth, strengthen climate resilience, and implement economic reforms. The deputy prime minister identified the global food crisis and climate change as two of the biggest challenges facing the world today. He said…

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The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has unveiled plans to open three more mega centres in Karachi, aiming to reduce pressure on existing offices and enhance public service delivery. Speaking to journalists, Nadra spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali said that the new centres will be set up in Malir Cantonment, Malir, and Surjani Town. He further said that several changes have also been made to the national identity registration laws to resolve public grievances. He noted that certificates of birth, death, marriage, and divorce were being issued by Union Councils.…

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