VPN usage is not causing slower internet speeds says Chairman PTA
Pakistan
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VPN usage is not causing slower internet speeds says Chairman PTA

December 5, 2024 3:08 pm
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The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Hafeez ur Rehman, clarified during a Senate committee meeting on Thursday that VPN usage is not causing slower internet speeds.

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Government considers shutting down utility stores
Pakistan
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Government considers shutting down utility stores

August 23, 2024 1:26 pm
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The government is considering shutting down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), a move confirmed by the Secretary of Industries and Production during a recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production. The discussion revealed that the government is actively evaluating the closure of USC as part of

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50,000 Pakistanis disappeared in Iraq during pilgrimage: Minister
Pakistan
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50,000 Pakistanis disappeared in Iraq during pilgrimage: Minister

July 25, 2024 3:58 am
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Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain has revealed that nearly 50,000 Pakistanis have disappeared in Iraq during their pilgrimage. This situation has prompted the government to consider implementing a new policy for pilgrims. During a Senate committee meeting on Wednesday, chaired by Senator Attaur Rehman, Federal Minister Chaudhry

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Senate announces decision on 18% sales tax for mobile phones
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Senate announces decision on 18% sales tax for mobile phones

June 23, 2024 8:33 am
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The Senate Standing Committee has turned down the proposal to impose an 18 percent sales tax on mobile phones priced up to $200. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Saleem Mandviwalla. Anusha Rahman, a committee member, argued against the tax, stating, “Mobile phones are not a luxury

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