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PTA bans Wikipedia over blasphemous content

4Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

PTA bans Wikipedia over blasphemous content

PTA bans information-based site Wikipedia over sacrilegious content. Despite the warning and notice, the site did not remove the content for 48 hours. Social media is protesting over the block. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has banned the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia in the country for not “blocking/removing sacrilegious content” within the 48-hour deadline given to the website, a spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. Also See: Riko Diq would be life-Saving for Pakistan’s economy Wikipedia is a free, crowdsourced, editable online encyclopedia often used as a starting point by millions across the world for basic information. The PTA had on Wednesday bans Wikipedia services countrywide for not complying with the directives for the removal of controversial c...

USD all way going up – dirty politics in Pakistan

1Feb

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

USD all way going up – dirty politics in Pakistan

The Pakistani currency, the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), has been struggling in recent months. The US dollar (USD) is reaching new highs against the local currency due to dirty politics. The USD is rising due to a number of factors. These include factors such as economic instability, rising inflation, and geopolitical tensions. However, some experts have also pointed to the role of dirty politics in the country. They believe that dirty politics is also contributing to the weakening of the PKR. Political instability in Pakistan has long been a concern for investors. Many foreign companies are hesitant to invest in the country due to the perceived risks. Experts are criticizing the current government for its handling of the economy. However, some accuse the government of prioritizing short-te...

1Feb

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Business, Pakistan

Gold prices crossed 2 lac per tola

The gold prices have crossed the milestone of 2 lac Pakistani rupees per tola in Pakistan. This created a buzz in the jewelry industry and amongst gold traders. This is the first time that gold prices have reached this level in the country. Moreover, the news has caught the attention of investors and the public alike. Gold has always been a popular commodity in Pakistan. Moreover, people often turn to it as a safe haven for their investments. There are many factors that are contributing to this rise in Gold prices to 2 lac per tola. These include factors such as global economic uncertainty, the devaluation of the Pakistani rupee, and increased demand from China and India. According to market analysts, the increase in gold prices is likely to continue. This will make it an attractive...

A large-scale terrorist attack took place in Peshawar Pakistan

30Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

A large-scale terrorist attack took place in Peshawar Pakistan

A powerful suicide bombing on Monday ripped through a mosque frequented by police officers in a highly secured part of the city of Peshawar. Killing at least 40 people and wounding nearly 150. Officials said it was the worst terrorist attack in the country in months. More than 40 people have been killed and about 150 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack targeting police at a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, according to officials. The mosque is within Peshawar’s Police Lines, which is part of the city’s red zone. Where several important government installations are, including the Chief Minister House, Governor House, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly building. This terrorist attack is another attempt to defame Islam. Shahid Ali, a policeman who...

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Islamabad

29Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Islamabad

Pakistan faced a heavy jolt from the earthquake in the Islamabad region today. The source of the tremor was Tajikistan. Delhi, India also reports massive jolts in the vicinity. An earthquake hit several parts of the country, including Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi on Sunday. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 6.3 on the Richter scale and the epicenter was Tajikistan. National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the earthquake had a longitude of 69.65 East and a latitude of 38.65 North. There were no reports of any damage from the tremors that were also felt in other cities of the country. Residents of different cities also took to Twitter to report the earthquake. It was reported that several neighboring countries including Iran, India, and other regions also witnessed ...