Stories by Kalbe Ali

Kalbe Ali is a senior staff reporter for Dawn based in Islamabad, with nearly 20 years of field reporting experience. He covers a diverse range of topics, including the internet, IT and telecom sectors, as well as religious affairs.

Mobile phone service quality in certain areas of Rawalpindi, Islamabad not up to mark: PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has identified shortcomings in call quality of mobile...

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:59am

Talks with govt on petroleum levy in final stages: JI

ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) deputy chief Liaqat Baloch said on Thursday that negotiations with the government on...

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Opposition leaders meet Fazl for ‘alliance building’

• Possibility of convening multiparty conference discussed • TTAP bigwigs slam ‘character assassination’ of JUI-F chief

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:01am

'United opposition' gathers at Fazl's Islamabad residence, vows stronger alliance

Meeting comprising key TTAP, PTI and JUI-F leaders decides to form committees to resolve differences; PTI alarmed over Imran’s reportedly high blood pressure.

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 01:34am

Govt weighs options to recover $800m from Etisalat

Cabinet asks attorney general’s office to prepare case for international arbitration.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:00am

JI sees some progress in levy talks with govt

Jamaat says government has agreed to abolish the petroleum levy.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:00am

Fertiliser curbs hit sowing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Sugar mill lodges complaint with Governor Kundi regarding the non-availability of fertiliser amid restricted supplies.

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 09:06am

Gen Z and millennials fresh hope for stock exchange?

Data shows 48pc increase in investors in a year; digital onboarding helping retail investors access the market.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:19am

39,704 firms declared ‘inactive’

The inactive status will appear in the SECP’s system and be visible to banks and other stakeholders too.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:27am

LPG price twice the official rate in open market

Ogra notifies about Rs15 per kg increase in gas price; LPG selling for up to Rs630 per kg in open market while company-operated franchises are charging up to Rs400 per kg.

Updated 01 Nov, 2026 07:27am

‘Workplace harassment goes beyond sexual conduct’

• NA resolution calls for safeguards against intimidation, humiliation and gender discrimination • Reaffirms parliament’s

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:19am

JUI-F chief’s property owner receives notice from CDA

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Building Control (City) of Capital Development Authority has issued a warning notice ...

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:18am

CDA directs removal of 'unauthorised' construction at JUI-F chief's residence in Islamabad

Directs that the mentioned violations should be removed within 15 days.

Published 31 Oct, 2026 12:08am

NA adopts resolution stating workplace harassment not only sexual in nature, may manifest in gender discrimination

Resolution emphasises that the absence of a sexual advance or demand does not diminish the seriousness of gender-based harassment or discrimination.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:29pm

Cyber, social media awareness body on the anvil

Council aims to coordinate efforts against cybercrime; information minister calls for digital education in schools, colleges and universities.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 08:12am

Ministers return fire after Fazl’s NA tirade

• Kh Asif says Tehran talks related to regional diplomacy, not defence agreement • Questions Maulana’s political record, accuses

Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Fazl warns govt against ‘misuse of Constitution’

• JUI-F chief proposes fresh Charter of Democracy • Raises questions over security situation, warns govt against use of force

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Fazl accuses govt of 'misusing' Constitution when imposing emergency, governor's rule in KP

JUI-F chief calls for Charter of Democracy; takes exception to those "doubting" his patriotism; Tariq Fazal calls for choosing "one side".

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 11:21pm

120-day deadline set for shrimp export roadmap

Subcommittee adopts data framework, 14-day action plan to transform sector

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Jamaat defers protest after meeting PM

• Ahsan Iqbal says bipartisan body, including PML-N and JI members, formed to finalise relief proposals • Hafiz Naeem warns of

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am