Kalbe Ali is a senior staff reporter for Dawn based in Islamabad, with nearly 20 years of field reporting experience. He covers a diverse range of topics, including the internet, IT and telecom sectors, as well as religious affairs.
Alliance rejects provision in 2026 Finance Act under which an entire vehicle can be confiscated if non-custom-paid goods are found on board.
Published04 Aug, 202610:18pm
Says some powers rested with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, some with the Ministry of IT and Telecom, while the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency was also involved in the matter.
Updated30 Jul, 202609:23am
Tarar says govt is working on measures to safeguard journalists’ employment, ensure timely salary payments and expand other welfare initiatives for them.
Published27 Jul, 202611:28pm
Mustafa Kamal says agreements cover vaccine production, active pharmaceutical ingredients, medical devices and clinical trials.
Updated23 Jul, 202608:25am
The Chinese company, Bahum Global Ltd, will extend technological support and partner with the local company Star Charge Energy to establish EV charging stations across the country.
Updated22 Jul, 202607:43am
The move is being seen as a significant milestone in the national campaign against extremism, terrorism and sectarian violence.
Updated21 Jul, 202607:59am
IT committee notes power outages affecting mobile towers, telecom services; PTA claims 92pc smartphones in Pakistan locally manufactured or assembled.
Published15 Jul, 202607:20am
Says several importers have already reduced or suspended their operations as price notified by Ogra does not "accurately reflect the actual landed cost of imported LPG".
Published12 Jul, 202610:38pm
