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Mass Surveillance in Pakistan: Millions of Phones Tapped, Internet Firewall Monitoring Revealed
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 5:10 pmSeptember 10, 2025 5:11 pm

Islamabad (International Desk) – Human rights organization Amnesty International has alleged that Pakistani authorities are carrying out large-scale illegal surveillance of citizens. According to the report, a sophisticated internet firewall and telecommunication system are being used to monitor phone calls and online activities across the country. Amnesty claims that Pakistani agencies have the capacity to…

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Pakistani Woman Police Officer Wins International Award
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 10:24 amSeptember 10, 2025 10:24 am

Glasgow, Scotland – Pakistani police officer SP Ayesha Butt has brought pride to the nation by winning the Excellence in Performance Award 2025 at the 62nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP), held in Glasgow. According to a spokesperson of Punjab Police, the award was presented by IAWP President Julia Jager…

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Poland Downs Drones Amid Russian Strikes on Ukraine
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 8:41 amSeptember 10, 2025 8:41 am

Warsaw,Poland’s military said it shot down several drones that entered its airspace overnight as Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone barrage against western Ukraine. The Polish armed forces described the incident as “an unprecedented violation” of the country’s airspace and confirmed that air defense systems were scrambled immediately. No casualties or damage were reported…

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Arrest Warrants Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in Liquor and Arms Recovery Case
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 8:38 amSeptember 10, 2025 8:39 am

Islamabad,A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with a liquor and arms recovery case. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti conducted the hearing at the district and sessions court. Gandapur failed to appear before the court, following which the magistrate ordered that…

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Nepal Army Takes Control Amid Political Turmoil, Cabinet to Remain in Place
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 8:27 amSeptember 10, 2025 8:28 am

Kathmandu,Nepal has plunged into political chaos as the Army Chief announced late Tuesday night that the military has taken control of security in the capital after the resignation of both the Prime Minister and the President. Protesters set fire to the parliament building in Kathmandu earlier in the day, intensifying the unrest that has swept…

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Pakistan to Replace Three-Phase Electricity Meters with Smart AMI Meters
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 8:23 amSeptember 10, 2025 8:24 am

Islamabad, The federal government of Pakistan has announced plans to replace traditional three-phase electricity meters across the country with modern Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters in a phased program. According to the Ministry of Energy, the decision is aimed at curbing electricity theft, preventing overbilling, and improving transparency in the power distribution system. A…

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Sebastien Lecornu appointed as France’s new Prime Minister
Posted onSeptember 10, 2025 8:18 amSeptember 10, 2025 8:19 am

Paris,French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country’s new Prime Minister, following the collapse of the previous government. Lecornu, a close ally of Macron, becomes France’s fifth Prime Minister in less than two years, reflecting ongoing political instability in the country. The appointment comes just a day after former Prime…

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Israel Strikes Doha, Senior Hamas Leader Khalil al-Hayya Killed
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 7:21 pmSeptember 9, 2025 7:22 pm

The Israeli military has carried out an airstrike in Qatar, killing senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. Israeli media claimed that Hamas negotiators in Doha were targeted through a series of explosions. In a statement from Tel Aviv, the Israeli army acknowledged striking senior Hamas leaders in Doha. Earlier, multiple blasts were reported in Doha’s Katara…

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Islamabad: NEPRA Cuts Power Tariff by Rs1.78 per Unit Nationwide
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 7:18 pmSeptember 9, 2025 7:19 pm

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has reduced electricity rates by Rs1.78 per unit under the July monthly fuel cost adjustment. According to the notification, the reduction will also apply to K-Electric consumers. NEPRA stated that consumers will receive this relief in their September electricity bills. It is worth noting that the Central Power…

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Qatar Condemns Israeli Attack on Hamas Leaders’ Residences in Doha
Posted onSeptember 9, 2025 7:16 pmSeptember 9, 2025 7:16 pm

The State of Qatar strongly condemns, in the harshest terms, the cowardly Israeli attack targeting the residences of leaders of Hamas’ political bureau in Doha. This criminal assault constitutes a blatant violation of international laws and norms, and poses a grave threat to the safety of Qatari citizens and residents of the country. The Ministry…

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