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The capital on alert and access to the red zone restricted before the demonstrations

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More than 2,000 police and traffic officers deployed, with anti-riot forces stationed inside the red zone A file photo from the Islamabad police. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID/EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: Authorities in the capital placed Islamabad on high security alert, closing several roads to the red zone on Friday in anticipation of expected protests by religious and political […]

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IBCC suspends verification of matrix and inter-certificate certificates due to cyberattack threats

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Portal is being restored for local users, while overseas access remains read-only for now, says executive director KARACHI: The Inter Board Committee of Presidents (IBCC) has suspended verification of matriculation and intermediary certificates across the country following an advisory from the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) regarding potential cyber threats. According to an IBCC

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PM orders provinces to take legal action against oil hoarders

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Orders the establishment of a dashboard to monitor the movements of petroleum products in real time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File The government has ordered provincial authorities to launch strict measures against petroleum product hoarders and ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, while confirming that sufficient reserves are available to meet the country’s needs, according to

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Pakistan commits to promoting critical minerals for sustainable development at UN

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Pakistan committed to responsibly developing its energy and mineral resources, says UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad Photo: APP Pakistan said it was ready to work with all members of the UN Security Council and beyond to ensure that critical minerals become catalysts for sustainable development, progress

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Government finalizes multi-phase energy saving plan amid fears of Strait of Hormuz closure

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Plan includes weekly oil price reviews, public holidays and work-from-home measures To cover the losses, successive governments increased electricity prices and imposed a surcharge of Rs 3.23 per unit to repay debts incurred with power distribution companies, pushing power prices to the highest levels in the region. Photo: file Faced with the possible closure of

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Punjab to first establish anti-drone units in all districts across the country

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The move comes amid Article 144 restrictions on the use of drones and protests following Khamenei’s assassination LAHORE: In a first for the country, the Punjab government has decided to create dedicated anti-drone units in every district of the province, marking an important step towards modernizing law enforcement capabilities in aerial surveillance and counter-terrorism. The

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