oleh admin | Agu 30, 2025 | disasters, earthquakes, news, pakistan, seismology
Released on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
An intense earthquake registered at 5.2 on the Richter scale hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various towns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa early Tuesday, causing fear among locals who are still dealing with ongoing flood challenges.
The earthquakes began in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 190 kilometers. Although they were light, the shocks were powerful enough to be distinctly noticed in several northern cities.
Inhabitants from Peshawar, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Chitral, Haripur, Malakand, Batkhela, and nearby regions experienced intense tremors. Individuals evacuated their houses and workplaces due to concerns about subsequent shocks and potential structural harm.
The tremors were also experienced in Mansehra, Mingora, Swat, Balakot, Battagram, Kohistan, and Toghrar. Officials conducted preventive evacuations in certain regions to safeguard people and minimize possible dangers.
Luckily, authorities have not yet documented any injuries or significant damage. Nevertheless, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has advised locals to remain vigilant and adhere to precautionary steps in case of subsequent tremors.
This seismic event occurs during a challenging period for Pakistan, with many areas currently facing sudden floods and intense rain. Officials have confirmed that surveillance mechanisms continue to function effectively to address any crisis promptly.
oleh admin | Agu 25, 2025 | business, exports, international economics, international trade, pakistan
August 10, Pakistan – Exports of services in Pakistan saw notable growth during the financial year 2025, amounting to $8.39 billion, largely driven by robust activity in telecom, computing, and information sectors. This represents an increase of 9.23% compared to the previous year’s figure of $7.68 billion, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The rise indicates ongoing revival and development within the service industry, which has experienced continuous improvements since February 2024, with only a short drop of 6.5% recorded in August.
Service exports increased by 7.86% in rupees, amounting to Rs 2.345 trillion as opposed to Rs 2.174 trillion from the prior year. This upward movement remained consistent even amid changes in exchange rates, highlighting strength within the industry. Year-over-year figures for June showed an increase of 12.91%, with service exports totaling $726.68 million versus $643.59 million during June 2024. Much of this growth stems from tech-based services, which still hold a leading position in Pakistan’s export mix.
According to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the telecommunications, computing, and information services sector—the biggest contributor among service exports—increased by 18.18% to reach $3.809 billion, compared to $3.223 billion in the previous year. Additional professional services saw an upward trend as well, with a growth rate of 7.35%, amounting to $1.665 billion. Meanwhile, export earnings from transportation services climbed by 27.86% to $982.0 million due to increased needs related to shipping and freight operations. On the contrary, revenue generated through travel-related services declined by 4.88%, settling at $721.0 million down from $758.0 million.
This expansion follows two years of modest progress, during which service exports increased by just 2.77% in FY2024 and 2.78% in FY2023. For FY2023, export values reached $7.30 billion, up from $7.10 billion in FY2022. The administration has established an aggressive objective of boosting IT exports to $15 billion over the coming five years, seeking to position the digital sector as a major catalyst for upcoming economic development.
On the import front, service imports grew by 2.01% during FY2025, rising to $11.02 billion from $10.79 billion in the previous fiscal year. Nevertheless, in June, imports fell significantly by 24.01% compared to the prior year, amounting to $851.56 million as opposed to $1.122 billion in the same period last year. Transportation fees experienced a minor decrease of 0.68%, totaling $4.645 billion, whereas travel imports went up by 6.17% to reach $2.406 billion, indicating higher levels of domestic tourism and international travel.
Although imports increased, Pakistan’s trade deficit in services decreased by 15.84% during fiscal year 2025, dropping to $2.618 billion from $3.11 billion in the previous year. The decline persisted in June, as the deficit fell by 73.9% compared to the same period last year, reaching $124.89 million versus $478.41 million in June 2024. This progress reflects the beneficial effect of robust exports alongside reduced expenditure on imports.
oleh admin | Agu 20, 2025 | armed forces, emergencies, humanitarian aid, military aircraft, pakistan
Released on, Aug. 19 — August 19, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Continuing its tradition of answering the country’s needs during natural disasters, the Pakistan Air Force provided critical assistance in relief activities across flooded regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. To this end, 48 tonnes of aid items organized by a non-governmental organization were transported via an Air Eagle B-737 plane from Karachi to Peshawar. Through setting up an aerial supply route, the PAF has facilitated the rapid delivery of crucial provisions to help relief initiatives in the waterlogged areas of Buner and Shangla. This shipment includes necessary dried foodstuffs, which will be handed out to impacted households under collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority.
This relief operation demonstrates the Pakistan Air Force’s long-standing dedication to supporting the nation, both in defending the skies of the country and offering prompt help to citizens during emergencies.
oleh admin | Apr 2, 2025 | government of pakistan, news, outages, pakistan, security
On April 2, mobile internet services were halted in Quetta, leading to widespread annoyance among residents. The administration has yet to provide an explanation for this recent disruption.
This suspension follows shortly after an earlier interruption. It has caused issues, particularly during the hectic Eid period when staying connected is crucial.
In recent months, Balochistan has experienced heightened militant activities. Armed attackers struck the Jaffar Express last month, intensifying security worries.
Consequently, security protocols in the region continue to be stringent. There are still limitations on nighttime travel for passenger vehicles aimed at ensuring safety.
oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | controversies, pakistan, politics, politics and government, politics and law
London [UK]. March 24 (ANI):
MQM
supremo
Altaf Hussain
has firmly denounced the continuing repression in
Balochistan
and demanded an immediate resignation
Pakistan President
Asif Ali Zardari
, Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif
, the Governor of
Balochistan
, and the Head Minister of
Balochistan
He asserted that if these leaders retain any trace of human compassion, they ought to resign from their roles, since they have not fulfilled their duty in safeguarding the people’s rights.
Balochistan
.
Hussain stated that innocent Baloch citizens, particularly women and children, are enduring severe brutality. He referred to an incident as evidence.
Quetta
where members of the
Baloch Yakjehti Committee
staged a peaceful protest by carrying the bodies of innocent victims.
Rather than tackling the issues raised by protesters, the security forces employed disproportionate force, leading to the unfortunate fatalities and casualties among civilians, which included a young child aged 12. The head of the committee along with human rights advocates expressed concern over this incident.
Mahrang Baloch
He too was apprehended and forcibly removed in a degrading fashion, intensifying the regional strife even more.
Hussain conveyed his profound grief regarding the situation of the Baloch people and vehemently denounced the government’s conduct. He pondered if it was acceptable for the state to mete out such harsh treatment to peaceful protesters, especially women and children. He posed this as a challenge.
Shehbaz Sharif
and his aunt Maryam Safdar, criticizing their trip to Saudi Arabia for Umrah as their administration keeps oppressing innocent Baloch citizens.
The political leader emphasized the enduring suppression.
Balochistan
He stated that over the past 77 years, the inhabitants of the province have endured military campaigns, bombardments, and the denial of fundamental rights. The speaker cautioned that these grievances might breed bitterness amongst Baloch young people instead of fostering national loyalty.
Hussain highlighted a troubling trend of escalating state aggression during significant national events like August 14 and March 23. He condemned the authorities for ramping up their suppression of Baloch demonstrators shortly preceding Pakistan Day, suggesting that rather than gearing up for patriotic observances, the administration opted to quell peaceful expressions with force.
Altaf implored the residents of Punjab not to stay quiet when confronted with such heinous acts. He pondered how they would react if these wrongdoings were directed at themselves and appealed to the young individuals and all citizens of Punjab to rise up against tyranny.
In addition, the British politician based in the United Kingdom appealed to reporters and media experts to cease disseminating false information aimed at appeasing those in power. He encouraged them to leave their positions if they were unable to report honestly and suggested they establish unbiased channels to expose the actual state of affairs.
Balochistan
.
In lieu of his party, Hussain conveyed support for the Baloch people and extended sympathies over the lives lost. He also called for the swift liberation of those detained.
Mahrang Baloch
And for all the other detained activists, Altaf called upon the nation’s leaders and governmental bodies to renounce violence and participate in discussions aimed at resolving the current crisis.
Balochistan
peacefully. (ANI)
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).
oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | computers, economics, exports, government of pakistan, pakistan
During the initial seven-month period of the fiscal year 2024-25, Pakistan generated $2.177 billion from exports of various IT services across multiple nations. This represents an increase of 26.53% over the $1.720 billion recorded for the same stretch in the previous fiscal year 2023-24, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Specifically, within this timeframe, exports related to computer services experienced a rise of 32.72%, jumping from $1.397 billion previously to $1.855 billion between July and January of the ongoing fiscal year.
In the realm of computer services, software consulting saw a significant rise of 35.51%, jumping from $476.017 million to $645.036 million within this year. Similarly, hardware consulting experienced growth of 4.39%, escalating slightly from $3.338 million to $3.485 million over the same period. Additionally, information service exports surged dramatically by 736.66% during these months, expanding from $2.097 million to $17.551 million.
In the realm of information services, the exports from news agencies surged by 1197.51%, jumping from $1.269 million to $16.475 million. Meanwhile, other information service exports climbed by 29.96%—rising from $0.828 million to $1.076 million. However, telecommunications services experienced a decline, with their value dropping by 5.05% from $320.891 million to $304.675 million. Specifically within telecoms, call center services saw an increase of 25.22%, growing from $144.326 million to $180.728 million. Conversely, other types of telecommunications services fell by 29.80%, sliding from $176.565 million to $123.946 million over the period noted in the PBS report.
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