Wednesday, August 25th, 2021
Pakistan to remain behind in smartphone usage, 5G coverage: GSMA
ISLAMABAD, AUG 25: The GSMA, which represents the interests of 750 mobile operators worldwide, has projected that Pakistan will be at the lowest end in terms of smartphone users as well the 5G coverage among the selected countries of Asia Pacific region by 2025. However, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque said key initiatives have been taken which will help the country surpass the projections made by the GSMA. The GSMA report titled “The Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2021’ has highlighted the 5G status in theRead More
Arab League, OIC decry Algeria-Morocco diplomatic fallout
Cairo, Aug 25: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League and Saudi Arabia called for “dialogue” Wednesday to resolve arguments between neighbouring Algeria and Morocco. Algeria said Tuesday it had cut diplomatic relations with Morocco because of “hostile actions”, following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rivals. The OIC “called for dialogue to resolve any possible differences”, a statement from the Jeddah-based organisation Wednesday said. Saudi Arabia called on both nations “to prioritise dialogue” to help “achieve security and stability,” a foreign ministry statement read. Arab LeagueRead More
Pak HC to UK holds meeting with Lord Bethel
ISLAMABAD, AUG 25 /DNA/ – Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan held a detailed meeting with Lord Bethel, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at Department of Health & Social Care UK on the Red listing issue. In his virtual meeting, he shared the latest data, Pakistan’s COVID-19 response and Pakistan’s expectations from the Review process.
Police to ensure security of hikers through special deployment
ISLAMABAD, AUG 25 (DNA) – Islamabad police will ensure special deployment. It was stated by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur Rehman after reviewing the security arrangements at hiking points including Trail-III and V. SSP (Operations) Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanweer and senior police officials were also present on the occasion. The IGP directed SSP (Operations) to ensure security of hikers through special deployment of policemen at these points while drone security cameras should be also used for their safety. In case any person forgets the way atRead More
Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco
Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco on Tuesday, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. The move culminates a period of growing tension between the North African countries which are mired in a decades-long feud, with their borders closed to each other. There was no immediate reaction from Morocco. “Algeria has decided to break diplomatic relations with Morocco starting today,” Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra said at a news conference, in which he read a statement from the president. The announcement comes nearly a week after President Abdelmadjid Tebboune told aRead More
Tehran, Islamabad desire peace, stability in Afghanistan: Iran envoy
Islamabad, AUG 25 — The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan stressed the importance of the visit of Pakistani Foreign Minister to Tehran and its impact on strengthening joint regional cooperation, and said Tehran and Islamabad desire lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in an exclusive interview with IRNA in Islamabad on Wednesday said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit is considered very important at this critical time because Iran and Pakistan as two main neighbors of Afghanistan have been exposed to theRead More