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Eidul Fitr likely to fall on March 31: Suparco

1 month ago | dawn.com | Umaid ali |Zahid Hussain |Mahir Ali

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Wednesday said Eidul Fitr is likely to fall on March 31. In a statement, the commission said that given scientific parameters, the likelihood of moon sighting on March 30, 2025 in Pakistan was high. “Consequently, Ramazan is expected to complete [in] 29 days, and the first day of Eidul Fitr will likely be observed on 31 March 2025,” it said.
Senate chairman issues production orders of PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry, Aun Abbas for Saturday

1 month ago | dawn.com | Umaid ali |Nadir Guramani

Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday issued production orders for PTI Senators Ejaz Chaudhry and Aon Abbas Buppi, instructing the authorities to ensure their presence in tomorrow’s Senate session. This was not the first production order issued for Chaudhry, who is imprisoned at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail. In January, Gillani issued a production order for the PTI senator, who has been incarcerated for at least 19 months, so that he could attend the Senate session on January 14.
7,208 Pakistani prisoners freed from Saudi Arabia between 2019 and 2024: FO

Jan 21, 2025 | dawn.com | Umaid ali |Jawed Naqvi

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar informed the Senate on Tuesday that a total of 7,208 Pakistani prisoners have been released from Saudi prisons between 2019 and 2024. This was revealed in a written response to a question from Senator Dr Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur regarding the announcement made for the release of 2,107 Pakistani prisoners in Saudi jails during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan in 2019.
Internet services fully operational after submarine cable’s restoration: PTCL

Jan 16, 2025 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

Cartoon: 15 January, 2025 Govt retires Rs1.5tr bank debt Indian PM opens tunnel to zones near China, Pakistan Missing justice Editorial: Skilful diplomacy needed to ensure ties with Kabul don’t break down Dealing with Afghan Taliban is necessary not just for internal stability, but to ensure that Afghanistan not isolated regionally.
Senate Chairman Gillani issues production order for Senator Ejaz Chaudhry

Jan 13, 2025 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

DAWN.COM E-Paper | January 13, 2025 Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani on Monday issued a production order for PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, who has been incarcerated for 18 months, so that he can attend the Senate session tomorrow. This is not the first production order issued for the senator, who is imprisoned at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail. In March last year, he was in the Senate, but was unable to attend the session.
No timeframe for resolution of internet problems: PTCL

Jan 9, 2025 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) on Thursday told Dawn.com that there is no exact timeframe for the resolution of slow internet connectivity or the repair of the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) undersea internet cable. Internet users across Pakistan complained of slow internet and hindered access to services throughout 2024.
PM expresses concern over delay in deployment of e-office communication module

Jan 7, 2025 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced concern over the delayed implementation of the e-office module for inter-ministerial communication in the federal government, directing all institutions to ensure its swift adoption, a statement from the PM’s Office said. The e-office infrastructure was introduced in all 40 ministries and divisions of the federal government in June 2022 by the National Information Technology Board (NITB).
Wispap urges interior ministry to extend VPN registration deadline

Nov 29, 2024 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

The Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (Wispap) called on the interior ministry on Friday to extend the deadline for the registration of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to “facilitate compliance”. VPNs are widely used around the world to access content that may be inaccessible or blocked for internet users in their home country.
Blanket restrictions on VPNs risk alienating segments of society, warns ISP body

Nov 19, 2024 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

A body of internet service providers (ISPs) on Tuesday warned against imposing “blanket restrictions” on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), saying it risked “alienating segments of society”. VPNs are widely used around the world to access content that may be inaccessible or blocked for internet users in their home country. The use of VPNs has surged in Pakistan as people are using them to access X, which has been banned since February, as well as a host of other websites.
Senate IT panel dismayed over state minister Shaza Fatima’s absence, voices concern over VPN throttling

Nov 18, 2024 | dawn.com | Umaid ali

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications expressed dismay over the absence of the relevant minister and secretary in a meeting on Monday and voiced concern over the throttling of virtual private networks (VPNs) in the country. The use of VPNs has surged in Pakistan as people are using them to access X, which has been banned since February, as well as a host of other websites.