Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Accused of Forcing Karachi Users to Buy Internet for Landline Services

Consumers in Karachi have raised concerns against Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, alleging that the company is forcing them to purchase internet packages in order to retain their landline connections. Residents from multiple areas, including DHA, Nazimabad, Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, and Federal B Area, reported that their traditional copper-based landlines stopped working after PTCL upgraded its infrastructure…

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Punjab Caps Public Transport Fare Increase at 25% After Rejecting Higher Proposal

The Punjab government has capped the increase in public transport fares, rejecting a higher proposal and setting strict limits to protect commuters from excessive charges. According to official notifications, fare increases for diesel-based public transport, including both AC and non-AC vehicles, will not exceed 25%, while petrol-based vehicles will see a maximum increase of 10%….

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Balochistan Acts Against Official Over Austerity Policy Violation in Quetta

The Balochistan government has initiated strict enforcement of its austerity policy by taking action against an official in Quetta for violating the prescribed rules. According to officials from the Livestock and Dairy Development Department, a government vehicle assigned to a district officer was withdrawn after it was found that the officer had breached austerity guidelines…

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KP CM Mohammed Sohail Afridi Says Force Alone Cannot Ensure Peace in Tribal Districts

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammed Sohail Afridi has emphasized that the use of force alone cannot bring lasting peace to the tribal districts, urging collaborative and result-oriented efforts to address ongoing unrest. Speaking at a peace jirga held in Bajaur, the chief minister highlighted that decades of military operations have failed to deliver sustainable peace…

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KP Textbook Board Seeks Approval to Publish Schoolbooks Independently

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Textbook Board has formally requested the provincial government to allow it to develop and publish school textbooks independently, a move that could significantly reduce financial burdens and improve educational quality. According to officials, the board currently relies on private publishers for textbook development, resulting in an annual royalty payment of approximately…

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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi urges petrol price deregulation, criticises government policy

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for a major shift in Pakistan’s fuel pricing system, urging the government to deregulate petrol prices and allow market forces to determine rates. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Abbasi criticised inconsistent economic policies and said administrative control over fuel prices was not sustainable. He stressed…

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Punjab Ensures Foolproof Security for Vaisakhi Festival 2026

The Punjab Home Department has announced comprehensive security and administrative arrangements for the upcoming Vaisakhi Festival 2026, ensuring a safe and well-organized environment for thousands of pilgrims. The 327th Vaisakhi Festival will be observed from April 10 to April 19 across multiple gurdwaras in Punjab. Authorities expect around 26,000 Sikh pilgrims to participate in the…

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