Kalbe Ali

Islamabad

Reporter at Dawn

Journalist in Islamabad. Now in Daily Dawn. All posts are my personal views. RTs are not endorsements.

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Ceasefire brings relief after a day-long alert in twin cities

3 days ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali |Aamir Yasin |Munawer Azeem

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: After spending the night interrupted by loud bangs, drones and missile strikes, the residents of twin cities spent a routine day as life remained calm despite the early morning spike in hostilities by India on Saturday.
Nepra member flags power sector inefficiencies

4 days ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

ISLAMABAD: A member of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised serious concerns about inefficiencies in the power system and called for urgent action to address transmission bottlenecks.
National fisheries policy soon

5 days ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

ISLAMABAD: After securing a quota to harvest 25,000 tonnes of tuna fish from the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), Pakistan is preparing to introduce a comprehensive National Fisheries Policy, and consultations with relevant stakeholders have begun.
Shipping lines start imposing surcharges on Pakistan’s cargo

6 days ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali |Aamir Khan

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Foreign shipping lines are gearing up to impose heavy freight charges while some companies have planned to implement emergency operational recovery surcharge (EORS) by middle of this month. Shipping industry people said that CMA CGM has circulated a letter regarding immediate implementation of EORS on all shipments to and from Pakistan from May 15 until further notice (valid until June 6 for US, Latin America and Australia).
PTA responds to Indian social media blockade, cyberattacks

1 week ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

DAWN.COM E-Paper | May 08, 2025 Subscribe to notifications Get the latest news and updates from Dawn Not Now Allow Notifications Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x ISLAMABAD: In an attempt to combat disinformation in the wake of hostilities with India, Pakistan on Wednesday blocked over a dozen Indian YouTube channels, 31 video links, and 32 websites for disseminating “false information and anti-Pakistan propaganda”.
Automakers’ help sought for balanced tariffs

1 week ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has requested assistance from the auto sector to develop a tariff structure that balances the needs of the auto industry with the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund. A high-level meeting took place on Tuesday between Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, and representatives from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA).
Pakistan slaps retaliatory ban on Indian ships

1 week ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

ISLAMABAD: In a tit-for-tat response to India’s latest trade restrictions, Pakistan has sanctioned all Indian shipping lines and directed Pakistani vessels not to visit Indian ports — a move that industry insiders warn may disrupt Pakistan’s external trade in the short term. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs issued Shipping Order No. 01001/2025, titled Closure of Pakistani Ports for Indian Flag Carriers.
Tensions with India to ‘influence’ SBP’s monetary policy decision

1 week ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali |Shahid Iqbal

• Experts diverge on anticipated rate cut quantum, businesses demand substantial reduction to revive economy• Some see status quo after tomorrow’s meeting as war-like situation expected to hike food prices KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Despite a long-term decline in inflation and real interest rates above 11 per cent, opinions on the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) likely decision on the policy rate are divided, with trade and industry sectors advocating for a significant cut.
Two telecoms to settle Rs26bn outstanding taxes

1 week ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

ISLAMABAD: The two telecom companies have agreed to pay outstanding taxes totalling Rs26 billion to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) instead of pursuing further litigation after losing a case in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Islamabad had decided to attach the bank accounts of the two telecoms before they could file an appeal against the court decision.
‘Journalists face tightening space for free expression’

1 week ago | dawn.com | Kalbe Ali

DAWN.COM E-Paper | May 02, 2025 Subscribe to notifications Get the latest news and updates from Dawn Not Now Allow Notifications Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x ISLAMABAD: Journalists and media professionals have faced tightening landscape in 2025 for free expression, says a report released by the Pakistan Press Foundation.

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Kalbe Ali @KalbeAli

11 May 25

The main difference in two countries during #IndiaPakistanWar Was that there was no Panic on the streets of Pakistan . No panic buying no serious tension even routine traffic was more disciplined. Whereas in India people rushed to buy pushing peices https://t.co/706BACz35T

Kalbe Ali @KalbeAli

10 May 25

Wah U look like some Indian journalist

OrthodoxPoet @datorthodoxguy

@HamidMirPAK Tumari mkc salo pehle firing krte ho or firse ilzam hum me, beta is baar piloge tum mai bta ra hu,tumari army na kbhi tumari hui hai nasal se na ab hogi. Ghutne tekega tumara army chief yaha aake

Kalbe Ali @KalbeAli

10 May 25

The nation symbol of India should be Sultan Rahi.

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