PTCL announces maintenance on submarine cable
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a planned maintenance activity on one of its submarine cables to repair a faulty repeater. According to a PTCL Group spokesperson, the maintenance work—being carried out by an international cable consortium—will commence on October 14, 2025, around 11 a.m. PST, and may continue for up to 18 hours….
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Qantas Airlines Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting Millions
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that personal data belonging to 5.7 million customers was stolen in a major cyberattack earlier this year and has now been leaked online.
Adil Aziz
Europe’s July car sales rise most since April 2024, BYD ahead of Tesla
New car sales in Europe rose 5.9% in July, the best month for more than a year in a boost for the struggling industry as consumer confidence weakens, European Automobile Manufacturers Association data showed on Thursday.
Plug-in hybrid sales in the European Union recorded the biggest jump since at least January 2023, when the ACEA started reporting the figure, while those of battery-electric cars had the biggest increase since August 2023.
Singapore Secures as World’s Top Port for 12th Year Straight
Singapore has once again secured its status as the world’s top port, according to the latest ISCDI Report released on Friday, July 11.
Mehfooz
Kolouchová’s Death on Nanga Parbat Shocks Mountaineering World
The mountaineering community in Pakistan and around the globe is mourning the tragic loss of renowned Czech climber Klára Kolouchová, who died during her expedition on Nanga Parbat (8,125 meters) in the early hours of Thursday.
WB appoints new Country Director for Pakistan
The World Bank (WB) has appointed Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar the new World Bank Country Director for Pakistan effective from July 1.
Strait of Hormuz in Flames! Tankers Burn Following Devastating Crash
A massive blaze has erupted after two tankers collided near the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Ships Signal Jamming Escalates in Persian Gulf Amid Widening Clashes
Navigation signals from more than 900 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf went awry over the weekend, creating confusion in the shipping chokepoint as the fighting between Iran and Israel intensified.
Pacific Blaze: EV-Laden Ship Abandoned After Fire Breaks Out
A cargo ship transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles to Mexico was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean after a fire broke out on Tuesday, June 3. The incident underscores the increasing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) transportation, as lithium-ion battery fires can be particularly challenging to control.
Skills360 and FUUAST Sign MoU to Empower Students with Industry-Ready Skills
Skills360 Pakistan, an education & development venture under the umbrella of The Coach360, co-founded by Burhan Mirza has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST) to strengthen student access to industry-aligned education.