PTA issues 47 district-level internet licences
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued 47 district-level Class Licences for internet services…
PTA issues 47 district-level internet licences
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued 47 district-level Class Licences for internet services this year as part of its efforts to expand broadband infrastructure across the country. According to PTA documents, the first district-level internet licence was issued in February this year. During March, the authority granted 12 new district-level licences, followed by…
Algeria battles 119 wildfires, farm, palm grove blazes in 24 hours
One forest fire remains active at Guigba, in Kalaa Bousbaa commune of northeastern Guelma province Algeria’s General Directorate of Civil Protection recorded 119 fires in several provinces since early Thursday, affecting forests, agricultural land, and palm groves, the agency said Friday. Crews extinguished 114 of the fires and kept four others under surveillance to prevent…
Apex court mandates anti-harassment policies in schools
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has stressed the need for every educational institution to adopt a clear internal harassment policy, establish effective reporting and inquiry mechanisms, and enforce strict disciplinary action against offenders, while restoring the punishment of a male teacher found guilty of harassing a female colleague. In a 12-page judgment authored by Justice Muhammad…
Dozens neutralised in Balochistan terror purge
‘Op Shaaban’, other IBOs continue with full force Khuzdar police station attack successfully repulsed Preside ISLAMABAD: Security forces significantly tightened the net around terrorists belonging to ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ as ‘Operation Shaaban’ entered a decisive phase in the rugged mountainous areas of Balochistan on Friday, with ground and aerial operations continuing against terrorist positions. Under the…
TTAP announces countrywide protest from August 5
Opposition alliance cites political, security crises; seeks dialogue on Balochistan and AJK A photo of a TTP member. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayin Pakistan (TTAP), on Friday announced a nationwide protest movement from August 5 with rallies and a public outreach campaign over “a deteriorating political and security situation” across the country….
PM urges restraint in calls with Iran, Qatari leaders
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement in separate telephone conversations with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as Islamabad moved to prevent a fresh regional escalation from unraveling a hard-won peace process it helped broker…
Trump says ceasefire is over
Iran denies US president’s talks request claim Qatari mediators in Tehran to revive negotiations DUBAI: President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks despite a recent escalation of hostilities but he flatly declared that the ceasefire reached between the two sides last month was…
Deschamps-led France in familiar territory
Didier Deschamps celebrates at the end of France’s 2-0 win over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end, but he looks more at ease than…
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon return next year
The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner AFP July 11, 2026 Less than a minute read Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP LONDON: The seven-time champion crashed out in the semifinal against Sinner Source link
Mandhana stars in inaugural Lord’s Test
India’s Smriti Mandhana pulls against England in the inaugural women’s Test at Lord’s. Photo: AFP LONDON: India opener Smriti Mandhana fell agonisingly short of becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s as the celebrated ground staged its inaugural women’s Test on Friday. The elegant Mandhana made 83, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur…
