ISLAMABAD, AUG 15 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a webinar, titled “Interim Afghan Government in Power – Three Years on.” The webinar was moderated by Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA. Speakers included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, ISSI; Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, Charge d’ Affaires/Minister Counselor, Afghanistan Embassy, Islamabad; Ambassador Ayaz Wazir, Former Pakistani Diplomat; Dr. Mandana Tishehyar, President of the Iranian Peace Studies Scientific Association; Dr. Ye Hailin, Director,Read More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: The second trial of a new national security firewall has been completed successfully, according to sources in the telecom sector. They said the firewall has been installed to address national security concerns, with a focus on blocking controversial content and curbing propaganda on social media platforms. The installation has been carried out on Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by restricting services of social media apps, the sources said. Features such as audio and video downloading from these apps have been temporarily halted. Mobile signal and internet services wereRead More

RAWALPINDI, AUG 15 /DNA/ – A grand ceremony was organized on the occasion of 77th Independence Day of Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). RCCI President Saqib Rafiq, along with Senior Vice President Muhammad Hamza Sarosh, Vice President Faisal Shahzad hoisted the flag to mark the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan at the Chamber Building. Director AIC, Brig. Ejaz Qamar Kiani, Former Presidents, executive committee members, chairman standing committee on culture Martin Parvez, representatives from the trade associations, Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, Sheikh Hafeez, distinguished RCCI MembersRead More

ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has voiced strong opinions on recent political developments and internal party matters. In an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail on Thursday, the former prime minister criticized the handling of former spy chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, saying: “General Faiz Hameed was our asset, who has been wasted.” He further remarked that the Pakistan Army’s investigation with Faiz Hameed was his internal matter, and he had nothing to do with it. “Holding Gen Faiz Hameed accountable is a goodRead More

Internet speeds witnessed around 30% to 40% reduction, reveals WISPAP chairman ISLAMABAD, AUG 15: As internet users in Pakistan continue to reel under prevailing access and speed issues, the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has blamed the phenomenon on increased security and surveillance whose adverse repercussions might lead to severe economic repercussions. “It’s a very discouraging situation for our customers […] Many are leaving the smaller ISPs because they cannot sustain the poor service quality anymore. If this continues, we will see a mass exodus ofRead More