Javed Hussain

Submarine cable fault disrupts internet services in Pakistan

PTA says efforts are underway to ascertain the exact location of the fault and the expected restoration time. Published 22 Feb, 2022 01:07pm

JUI-F opposes Aurat March, threatens to stop it with 'baton'

Party leader says "obscenity is spread in the name of women's rights" during Aurat March. Updated 18 Feb, 2022 10:31pm

Anti-Islamic slogans should not be allowed on International Women’s Day, Qadri writes to PM Imran

Senator Sherry Rehman calls Qadri's letter to PM Imran "concerning". Updated 18 Feb, 2022 07:30am

No order issued to take NewsOne off air, says Pemra

"Any action will only be taken after a response from the channel," Pemra clarifies. Published 15 Feb, 2022 05:16pm

Pemra issues show-cause notice to NewsOne for airing 'derogatory' remarks about Murad Saeed

Summons channel's CEO at its headquarters on Tuesday along with a written reply as to why legal action should not be initiated. Updated 16 Feb, 2022 03:42pm

Dar conveys to Sanjrani his willingness to take Senate oath virtually from UK

Says he is "ready and willing" to take oath but cannot come to Pakistan due to prolonged illness and ongoing treatment. Updated 10 Feb, 2022 01:21pm

Shehbaz terms AGP letter seeking Nawaz's health reports 'unjustified, politically motivated'

Opposition leader responds to AGP's letter a day after Nawaz's fresh medical report was submitted to the LHC. Published 02 Feb, 2022 05:20pm

PPP's Sharmila Faruqi files Rs50m defamation suit against TV host Nadia Khan

Khan says she would also send a defamation notice to the politician seeking same amount in damages. Updated 30 Jan, 2022 08:47pm

District admin seals 15 hotels in Murree for overcharging

Rawalpindi police have also arrested a man for swindling tourists in Murree. Updated 12 Jan, 2022 08:24am

PTCL says 'alternative bandwidth channels arranged' after fault in submarine cable

Company says internet users may face "slight degradation" in service for few days, until further increase in bandwidth capacity. Updated 21 Dec, 2021 08:46pm

Who sang better at Junaid Safdar's qawwali — the groom or Rahat Fateh Ali Khan?

Looks like the maestro had a little competition from the groom. Published 14 Dec, 2021 01:23pm

Here's what went down at Junaid Safdar's exuberant mayun-mehndi weekend

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz's son's wedding festivities have officially begun and the pictures being released are stunning. Updated 13 Dec, 2021 03:00pm

PML-N condemns 'torture' of party workers at symbolic inauguration of Karachi's Green Line project

Shehbaz demands probe into the incident, Ahsan Iqbal says party workers subjected to "state-sponsored violence". Updated 09 Dec, 2021 07:52pm

It runs in the family: Hamza Shahbaz's singing skills take centre stage at Junaid Safdar's wedding event

He hosted the celebration ahead of Maryam Nawaz's son's wedding in Lahore. Updated 06 Dec, 2021 03:25pm

Nadra's biometric data has been compromised, FIA official tells NA body

Says the FIA's cybercrime wing lacks staff to address complaints reported on a daily basis. Published 25 Nov, 2021 05:42pm

Fourth time's the charm?: PTA lifts ban on TikTok after company assures it will 'control indecent content'

Regulator says it will continue to monitor TikTok to ensure that "unlawful content ... is not disseminated". Published 19 Nov, 2021 11:45pm

Pemra prohibits airing of leaked CCTV footage of Noor Mukadam's escape attempt prior to murder

Regulator says strict action will be taken against violators under Sections 29, 30 and 33 of the Pemra Ordinance, 2002. Updated 14 Nov, 2021 09:31pm

In reconciliation meeting with Fazl, Bilawal hopes for more joint opposition action in parliament

Fazlur Rehman says issues of the PPP returning to the PDM or supporting a no-confidence motion were not discussed. Published 12 Nov, 2021 05:37pm

TLP announces end of Wazirabad sit-in after half of its demands met by govt

Spokesperson says protesters moving to Rehmatul Lil Alameen Mosque after camping at Wazirabad for more than a week. Updated 08 Nov, 2021 10:06pm

Military briefing to lawmakers: 'Pakistan will continue all-out support for peace in Afghanistan'

Political leadership expresses satisfaction over Pakistan's strategy to tackle internal and external challenges: statement. Updated 08 Nov, 2021 11:16pm