Pakistan

Govt offering 597 MHz in several bands; auction to increase telcos' earnings

Govt agrees to offer land at discounted rates, 8% performance incentive to tech giant

SC says courts cannot serve as passive venues for perpetuation of social prejudice

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Rana Sanaullah says Imran rejected a quid pro quo offer in November 2024

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LAHORE - A multi-billion-rupee development package, described as the largest in Murree’s history, was approved at a special meeting chaired by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif at Government House Murree.

ISLAMABAD - The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Wednesday called off its days-long protest sit-in at Parliament House over incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan’s health issue, citing the advent of Ramazan and a little improvement in his eye disease behind major reasons for the.

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the federal government in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s petitions in Toshakhana and Cipher and defamation cases.

Shehbaz Sharif heads to Washington for 1st ‘Board of Peace’ meeting Pakistan ready to send troops only for peace mission in Gaza Pak troops will not be part of any other role, such as disarming Hamas.

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in a significant detailed judgment, has held that Islam recognizes no distinction between a “new Muslim” and a “Muslim,” declaring that referring to a convert with a separate label is neither permissible under Shariah nor acceptable under the Constitution.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 and no changes were likely to be made in the schedule, saying that the sale was likely to fetch between $300-$700 million. The authority is offering 597 megahertz (MHz) in several bands in the upcoming auction and three existing telecom operators have been mandated to obtain a minimum of 100 MHz in the auction process. “With the prescribed rate, even if 300 MHz is obtained by the telecommunication operators without any competitive bidding, the government will get $300 million,” PTA Director General Licensing retired brigadier Aamir Shahzad told a media briefing. “And if all the 597 MHz is sold at auction at a slightly competitive rate, $700 million will be available for the government, but this scenario is less likely to happen,” he added. Shahzad said that the auction would be conducted using a multi-round electronic clock auction format, with the main allocation stage starting on Ma...

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that recognition of Israel by Pakistan was “not on the cards at all” as he highlighted the country’s support for the Palestinian cause. The minister made the remarks in an interview with France 24. The comments come as the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, led by US President Donald Trump, will be held in Washington on February 19. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will be attending the meeting. In the interview, Asif was asked about Pakistan’s decision to join the Board of Peace and if the country would contribute troops for a military force in Gaza. “I don’t see any problem in that. It all depends on what sort of terms of reference are drafted for that peace force,” he said, highlighting that Pakistan was a part of UN peacekeeping missions. “So we have that experience. Palestine is a cause that is very close to our hearts. We have been demonstrating solidarity with them for many, many, many decades,” he said. He said that...

The Benazir Income Support Programme has announced a major increase in financial assistance for eligible women ahead of the holy month of Ramazan.

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