The Quetta Electric Supply Company (KESCO) has announced significant upgrades at the 132kV Turbat substation, which will involve replacing an existing transformer with one of higher capacity, leading to temporary power disruptions in several areas. ...
Read More »FBR Enforces Tax Compliance with Mobile SIM Disabling for Non-Filers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a stringent measure to enhance tax compliance by disabling the mobile phone SIMs of over half a million individuals who have failed to file their income tax returns for the tax year 2023. According ...
Read More »UN Experts Report Surge in Enforced Disappearances in Venezuela Ahead of Presidential Election
In a concerning development, UN experts have reported a significant increase in enforced disappearances in Venezuela, particularly targeting members of the opposition and the military as the nation approaches its presidential election in July 2024. T...
Read More »Flooding in IIOJK Claims Lives and Displaces Hundreds
Four individuals, including three minors, have perished, and over 350 families have been left homeless due to severe flooding triggered by continuous heavy rainfall across the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region in the past four days. The floods have als...
Read More »JNU Student Acquitted After Decade in Prison, Questions Pace of Indian Justice System
Hem Mishra, a former student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has been acquitted by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court after spending ten years incarcerated under charges related to Naxal activities. This case has brought to light signifi...
Read More »Italy Pledges Support for Poverty Reduction and Rural Development in Pakistan
Islamabad, Italy has pledged continued support for Pakistan in efforts aimed at poverty reduction and rural development. This commitment also extends to areas such as technical and vocational training, cultural heritage, and the agriculture sector. Th...
Read More »Avalanche Warning Issued for Three Districts in IIOJK
Authorities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have issued an avalanche warning for the districts of Bandipora, Kupwara, and Ganderbal. The warning comes as weather conditions have increased the risk of avalanches in these areas. ...
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