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What Happened: Pakistan’s IT minister confirmed an upgrade to the web management system amid ongoing internet disruptions, raising concerns about economic and business impacts. What you need to know: After months of speculation about internet disruptions, Pakistan’s IT minister, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, confirmed that the government is upgrading its “web management system” to address cybersecurity […]

What Happened: A student in northern India was allegedly expelled for bringing non-vegetarian biryani, prompting an official investigation after public outcry. What you need to know: In northern India, a school allegedly expelled a student for bringing non-vegetarian biryani, sparking significant attention on social media. As a result, authorities in the Amroha district have launched

What Happened: Sardar Akhtar Mengal announced his departure from Pakistan on X, criticizing political parties for not accepting his resignation and calling for apologies to Balochistan’s people and activists. What you need to know: On Thursday, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal, announced his departure from Pakistan via the social media platform

What Happened: On Defence and Martyrs’ Day, General Syed Asim Munir stressed the need for national unity against emerging threats like digital terrorism and fifth-generation warfare while honoring the courage of the armed forces and martyrs. What you need to know: On Defence and Martyrs’ Day, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir highlighted

What Happened: Renowned actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has voiced her astonishment and frustration over an unusually high electricity bill she received for her vacant house, labeling it ‘unreasonable.’ What you need to know: On Instagram, Saheefa shared a screenshot of her online payment receipt, revealing a bill totaling Rs21,625, which left her dumbfounded. “I can’t

What Happened: A man named Imran from Gujranwala was arrested for sexually abusing multiple young girls at a school managed by his wife. The school, part of a government-backed non-formal education program, operated from their home, where Imran oversaw the canteen. What you need to know: Imran exploited his position over several years, abusing the

What Happened: Pakistan’s Senate has passed the “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024”, which regulates protests in Islamabad and imposes jail sentences of up to three years for unauthorized gatherings. The law aims to ensure peaceful protests are held in designated areas, such as Sangjani. What you need to know: The bill was passed