Lahore, May 9, 2025: The organizers of the 26th ITCN Asia have officially announced the postponement of the highly anticipated tech exhibition, originally scheduled for May 9–11, 2025, in Lahore. The decision comes in light of prevailing uncertainties, with organizers prioritizing the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. In a statement issued by Muhammad Umair Nizam, the new dates for the rescheduled event are January 17–19, 2026. He emphasized that the move followed thorough consultations with relevant authorities and aims to ensure a more stable environment for participants, sponsors, and…
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Pakistan’s Chinese J-10 Fighters Shoot Down Indian Jets, Including Rafale: U.S. and French Sources Confirm
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s use of Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets to shoot down at least two Indian aircraft marks a significant moment in regional military dynamics, according to two U.S. officials speaking to Reuters. One official confirmed with “high confidence” that the J-10s launched air-to-air missiles that downed the Indian jets, while another revealed that one of the destroyed aircraft was a French-made Rafale — India’s prized multirole fighter. India has yet to acknowledge the loss of any aircraft, instead asserting that it carried out successful strikes within Pakistan’s territory. However, Pakistan’s…
Read MoreFake News Frenzy: India’s False Claims of Downing PAF Jet Exposed
KARACHI: Reports by Indian media claiming the downing of a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) F-16 fighter jet have been categorically dismissed as “blatant lies and fake news” by security sources in Pakistan. Officials described these assertions as a desperate attempt by Indian leadership to mask their failure following the loss of dozens of Israeli-origin Harop drones shot down by Pakistan. Security sources said the Indian disinformation campaign was a reflection of the confusion and strategic paralysis gripping New Delhi after its drone debacle. “In a state of panic, India is…
Read MorePakistan Downs 30 Indian Kamikaze Drones Amid Escalating Border Tensions
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – In a dramatic escalation of border hostilities, the Pakistan Army successfully intercepted and destroyed 30 Israeli-made Harop kamikaze drones launched by India on Thursday, targeting civilian and military sites across multiple cities. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the drones were neutralized using advanced countermeasures, both technical and weapons-based, in areas including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujrat, Attock, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Nankana, Ghotki, and Karachi’s Malir district. The drones, capable of flying at altitudes of up to 35,000 feet, were reportedly Heron MK2s with British-made engines. Heavy retaliatory losses were inflicted…
Read MoreNo Major Cut in Base Power Tariff Expected for FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD, May 9: Contrary to public expectations of substantial relief, the government is unlikely to implement a significant reduction in the base electricity tariff for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. According to official sources, the proposed adjustment ranges from a modest 30 paisa to a maximum of Rs2.25 per unit, depending heavily on exchange rate fluctuations and other economic variables. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), under the Power Division, has submitted its projected Power Purchase Price (PPP) for FY26 to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). NEPRA will…
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