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Internet not shut down in country: PTA

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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Wednesday clarified that there was no shut down of the internet in the country as reported by netizens.

PTA spokesperson Khurram Mehran said that one of the companies — Transworld Associate — which is a communications company in Pakistan has a slight degradation issue. 

“There is a minor issue in the quality of its service. The issue is being checked and will be resolved soon,” said the spokesperson. According to the spokesperson, the issue is being faced in some parts of Karachi. 

He said that the issue was being checked and the internet connectivity will get better soon. 

Meanwhile, NetBlocks — a watchdog organisation that monitors network disruptions and shutdowns — said that the “real-time network data show internet disruptions across #Pakistan.”

It says that the “metrics show impact to multiple providers in cities including Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.”

PTA spokesperson said the issue reported earlier in the services of one of the internet companies has been rectified. Internet traffic is normal now.

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The center is urged by Sindh to provide water supplies for crop production.

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Jam Khan Shoro, the minister of Sindh irrigation, urged Islamabad on Thursday to guarantee the province’s continuous water supply, stressing that there should never be a water scarcity for agricultural production.

Speaking on the matter, the minister stated that there is a disagreement with the federation about Sindh’s water scarcity.

“The Nara and Rohri canals are getting 7,200 cusecs of water, while there is up to 70% shortage of water in other canals,” he stated.

Shoro continued, saying that as part of the rotation scheme, the government is guaranteeing the availability of potable water and crops.

According to him, the government is developing a different plan to remove rainwater from the Hakro, Dhoro Puran, and Left Bank outfall drains.

“A large gate will be erected at RD 210 as part of the plan,” he stated, adding that the responsible deputy commissioners of the aforementioned drains have been asked to submit a report.

He gave DC Mirpurkhas instructions to clear obstructions from the Puran and Dhoro drains.

The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) was requested by the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to release water from the Tarbela Dam above the 1,420-foot storage level one day prior.

The move, according to a Wednesday story in The News, is expected to jeopardize Sindh’s seeding of rice and cotton, the two principal Kharif crops.

The paper states that Wapda’s orders for IRSA were given against the backdrop of the tunnel project’s (T3) need for water, as using water from low-level outputs would impede development.

During the early Kharif period, which runs from April 1 to June 10, Sindh urgently requires water supplies from Tarbela Dam at Indus. Should the output of cotton crops be impacted in 2024–2025, the textile industry would need to import it at a cost in the billions of dollars.

Concerning Wapda’s inability to finish its tunnel projects, Sindh voiced its concerns during the IRSA technical committee meeting.

In order to plant rice and cotton on schedule, the provincial authorities emphasized during the conference that the Tarbela reservoir’s low-level exits should discharge the maximum amount of water possible.

It was made quite evident that there isn’t any water at all, not even for drinking, at the Kotri Barrage, the last barrage on the Indus.

Shoro told The News that the matter would be discussed at the advisory committee meeting on April 2. But Sindh must release as much water as possible early in the Kharif season; else, the province will suffer an unparalleled loss in the yield of its Kharif crops.

“We oppose storing water at the level that Wapda has requested. According to the water pact, Sindh needs to discharge the most water possible; if there is a shortage, it should be shared with all the provinces, the minister stated.

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In Pakistan, Eidul Fitr 2024 is most likely to occur on THIS day.

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According to Maulana Azad, scientific observations indicate that this year’s Shawwal crescent moon would probably be visible on Ramadan 29.

In order to see the Eidul Fitr moon, he also alluded to using scientific observations and forecasts.

Maulana Azad recalled his interactions with former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, stating that he informed the minister that scientific findings are acknowledged and accepted by the Ruet-e-Hilal committee.

He did, however, state that Islamic testimony and principles will be the basis for the ultimate decision about the Eidul Fitr moon.

It is important to note that in 2024, Pakistanis will observe a 29-day Ramadan and, should the crescent moon be seen on April 9, would celebrate Eidul Fitr on April 10.

Following the sighting of the Ramadan moon in Pakistan one day earlier, the first day of the holy month fell on March 12.

The statement came after the central and zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees convened in Peshawar to sight the Islamic month’s crescent.

The beginning day of Ramadan was also declared by a number of nations in the Middle East, Europe, and other regions of the world to be March 12.

The commencement of the holy month was declared on March 12 by Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, and Oman due to the absence of the crescent moon sighting on Sunday evening.

According to the Islamic lunar calendar, the ninth month is Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, or the month of fasting.

Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink, gossip, or swear during the fast. Instead, they are urged to concentrate on meditative activities like prayer, reading the Holy Quran, and charitable giving.

The minimum sum that must be deducted from bank accounts on the eve of the first day of Ramadan is Rs. 135,179, as notified by the government for the Zakat Year 1444–1445 A.H.

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Conditional authority to announce reserved decisions has been granted to military courts.

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The case was considered by a larger bench consisting of six judges, including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musarat Hilali, and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan. The bench was led by Justice Aminuddin Khan.

According to the highest court, decisions in May 9 violence cases where the accused could be freed before Eid should be made public.

Mansoor Usman Awan, the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP), then gave the court the assurance that individuals with lighter sentences will receive legal breaks.

The ruling from the supreme court on October 23 opposing the trial of civilians in military courts was brought before the court.

The Supreme Court (SC) rendered a 4-1 decision on October 23 in response to arguments made against the holding of civilian trials in military courts. PTI chief Imran Khan’s detention in the Al-Qadir Trust case, along with the arrest of other PTI leaders, led to rioting on May 9. The PTI chairman and others filed a motion with the top court to overturn the military trial of civilians accused of being involved in those events.

The accused wanted a trial in military courts, therefore the petitioners begged the higher court to overturn its judgment until the review plea decision.

Read more: Government notifies SC that civilians’ military trials have begun.

In its plea to the court, the government stated in a report to the SC that 102 people had been arrested following occurrences on May 9 and 10.

In connection with the attacks on military installations, including GHQ Rawalpindi, Corps Commander House Lahore, PAF Base Mianwali, ISI Establishment Civil Lines Faisalabad, Sialkot Cantonment, Hamza Camp, Gujranwala Cantonment, and Bannu Cantonment, 102 people were detained, according to the application.

According to the Official Secrets Act of 1923 and the Pakistan Army Act of 1952, the accused have been placed under detention.

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