Author: K. Shahzad

Internet censorship

Twitter and Facebook remains blocked in Pakistan after Imran Khan’s arrest

As of now, twitter and Facebook are inaccessible in Pakistan. On May 9, 2023, at around 8 PM the curbs on social media were seen after countrywide protests were erupted in reaction to the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan and people started sharing videos and their views. Soon downdetector.pk also indicated hundreds of reports of social media websites and apps being inaccessible in Pakistan. Initially the websites like twitter and facebook were partially accessible but videos etc were not loading. That means certain aspects of services were being restricted and certain content types like videos etc were being stopped from getting across. However, as of 10:40 am next morning, Facebook and twitter are fully inaccessible while youtube remains open. […]

Politics

Imran Khan arrested from outside of the IHC

Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, was present outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for couple of hearings, which had to be took place in the afternoon. He was arrested from outside the IHC and according to several PTI leaders, he was torchered when the arrest took place. He was hit in the head as well as the leg. However, according to a tweet by Islamabad police, there was no torture done during the arrest. Imran Khan was arrested from inside the premises of Islamabad High Court, after Islamabad police and rangers entered the premises. According to Islamabad Police, he was arrested in relation to Al-Qadir Trust case. According to PTI officials, he was abducted, as he was not […]

Automobile

Prices of Suzuki Bikes increased again now in May 2023

In a bid to follow the other bike makers, after at least three other bike makers increased prices of their products, Suzuki Pakistan have also increased the prices of their bikes once again, now in May 2023. Previously, in just last month, April 2023, Suzuki Pakistan had increased the prices of their bikes. Now this month, Honda, Yamaha and United have also already increased the prices of their bikes in Pakistan. Anyway, the details of old an new prices of Suzuki bikes in Pakistan are as follows. Bike Model Old Price New Price Difference Suzuki GD 110S 322,000 355,000 13,000 Suzuki GS 150 350,000 364,000 14,000 Suzuki GSX 125 469,000 488,000 19,000 Suzuki GR 150 501,000 521,000 20,000 With huge […]

Education Sector

All Punjab Govt Schools to get Internet access now

While all the branches of many private school networks have internet access in their computer labs as an essential feature, on same time many govt schools lack the same. However, now Punjab Education Department (PED) have decided to provide internet access to all schools under it, all across the punjab province. Decision have been taken to equip the schools with the needs of twenty-first century, where internet access is an essential facility to have. However, here at ‘Info Pakistan’ we feel that internet facility without the properly equipped labs, which have the latest operating systems and softwares, will be just waste. So special attention is needed to be put on setting up the computer labs in Punjab Govt schools where […]

Automobile

United Bikes prices increased again now in the May 2023

As on the start of May 2023 Honda and Yamaha Pakistan increased prices of their bikes. United Pakistan also followed these companies and soon after them, they also announced a hike in prices of bike model they offer. Overall, United bikes cost much cheaper than those other mentioned bike companies, however, their product quality also do not match them. Anyways, following are the details of old and new united bike prices as of May 2023. Make, Model, Variant Old Price New Price Difference United US 70 106,500 109,500 +3,000 United US 100 112,000 115,000 +3,000 United US Scooty 100 243,000 243,000 0 United US 125 Euro II 159,000 164,000 +5,000 The new prices which are mentioned above, will be applicable […]