Pakistan’s decision to shut down internet services in the country has had severe repercussions for the mobile phone banking sector, leading to substantial financial losses.
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Supreme Court declares arrest of Imran Khan Illegal
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan as illegal.
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Internet blockage halts app-based car and ride-sharing services in Pakistan
In a bid to prevent potential protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistani government has implemented an internet blockage across the country. As a result, app-based car and ride-sharing services, including popular platforms such as Careem, Uber, in-Drive, and Bykea, are unable to provide services, a captain of app-based car services said on Thursday morning.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif defends Imran Khan’s arrest: warns miscreants
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on Wednesday, reiterating that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had legally arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on corruption and corrupt practice charges related to the Al Qadir Trust case involving a whopping amount of Rs60 billion (£190 million).
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British Council cancels Cambridge exams on May 11, 2023
Amidst a climate of political unrest and instability in Pakistan, the British Council has made the decision to cancel all Cambridge exams scheduled for May 11, 2023 in the country.
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Telecom operators count losses as Internet shutdown takes a toll on Pakistan’s economy
In a dramatic turn of events, the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has plunged Pakistan into a state of turmoil, triggering massive protests across the nation.
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New petroleum prices to be announced by Pakistan on May 15, 2023
Pakistan is gearing up to announce new petroleum prices on May 15, 2023, for the second half of the current month. The decision comes in the midst of falling value of Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and declining trend in global oil prices.
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Pakistan blocks social media platforms after PTI chief’s arrest
Pakistan has blocked access to major social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, while internet services have been suspended in various cities following the arrest of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on corruption charges.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested
On May 9, 2023, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on charges of corruption and misuse of authority during his tenure as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Khan, who had been leading the country since 2018, stepped down in April 2022 after his government lost a vote of confidence in the National Assembly.
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Pakistan announces updated petroleum prices for first fortnight of May 2023
Pakistan has updated its petroleum prices for the first fortnight of May 2023, as per the official communication issued by the government.
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