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PM Sharif wants tax authority to include ‘wealthy’ citizens into tax net

Pakistan’s opposition parties and government allies have criticized the budget

Published 19 Jul, 2024 01:19pm

Former Commerce Minister exposes mismanagement and corruption in IPP payment deals

He argued that consumers should only pay for the electricity supplied to the national grid

Published 19 Jul, 2024 12:38pm

Reserved seat case: SC Committee defers fixing PML-N’s petition

The Court has formed three-judge committee under SC Practice and Procedure Act 2023

Published 19 Jul, 2024 11:52am

Pakistan 5th most populous country in the world, says report

Pakistan’s total population is 241.49 million

Published 19 Jul, 2024 11:12am

Peshawar BRT fares increased by Rs5 per stop

The new minimum fare for BRT travel has been set at Rs20

Published 19 Jul, 2024 09:56am

Heavy rains across Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab claim 19 lives

Karachi received light drizzle throughout the night

Published 19 Jul, 2024 09:28am

NAB interrogates Khan and Bushra in Toshakhana case for the fourth time

This new Toshakhana reference involves the approval for jail trial of Khan and Bushra Bibi

Published 18 Jul, 2024 04:27pm

Gold rates continue to soar in local, international markets

The price of 10 grams of gold was sold at Rs217,764

Published 18 Jul, 2024 02:15pm

LESCO reports 15% of electricity demand now met by surging solar net metering

Around 30,280 consumers have opted for solar net metering in LESCO areas

Published 18 Jul, 2024 01:54pm

Karachi to brace for scorching heat, no rainfall expected: Met

A sudden increase in deaths has been observed due to the intense heatwave

Published 18 Jul, 2024 01:54pm

PTI, SIC hold joint meeting, vow to challenge SC’s ad-hoc judge appointments

Shibli Faraz said that PTI is the representative party of 70% of the country’s population

Published 18 Jul, 2024 01:51pm

ECP to discuss PTI’s reserved seats case today

Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja will chair the meeting

Published 18 Jul, 2024 10:34am

LHC removes objections on Imran Khan’s bail pleas in May 9 cases

The objections were raised by the Registrar’s Office

Published 18 Jul, 2024 10:33am

Pakistan cricket board hires Australian curator to improve pitches

Pakistan is due to host the International Cricket Council's Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9 next year

Published 15 Jul, 2024 08:03pm

Fitness test every three months ‘a must’ for Pakistani cricketers

Central contract will be one year and will be reviewed annually, says PCB

Updated 15 Jul, 2024 07:24pm

Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduces apostille attestation service via courier companies

The courier companies authorized to collect documents in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi

Published 15 Jul, 2024 02:54pm

Petrol, diesel prices likely to surge from July 16

The current prices of petrol and diesel are Rs265.61 per liter

Published 15 Jul, 2024 02:26pm

Pakistan shares hit fresh record after new IMF deal

The deal caps negotiations that started in May

Updated 15 Jul, 2024 05:15pm

IMF deal: Finance Ministry tightens grip on development funds despite planning ministry objections

The PTI govt had streamlined budget release process to enable faster disbursements

Published 15 Jul, 2024 11:04am

Karachi authorities seal off procession routes, issue traffic plan for Muharram 8, 9, 10

Transport services will not be available for these days

Published 15 Jul, 2024 10:11am

PTI submits affidavits confirming affiliations of 25 MNAs to ECP

39 were shown as PTI members in the ECP’s records: Court’s order

Updated 15 Jul, 2024 05:37pm

Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans

She is concerned about ‘dark future’ awaiting women and girls sent back

Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:33pm

FBR targets retailers and small shops with new monthly tax scheme

The expansion of the tax net is necessary to meet the conditions of the $7 billion loan

Published 13 Jul, 2024 03:08pm

Two injured in a blast in Quetta

The injured were immediately transported to the hospital

Published 13 Jul, 2024 01:16pm

President Zardari calls for Eastern nations’ collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable development

He highlighted that GDI had great potential to significantly shape the future of the world

Published 13 Jul, 2024 12:18pm

CTD arrests senior TTP leader Hidayatullah in Karachi operation

The arrested terrorist is also known as Maulana Abdul Hakim

Published 13 Jul, 2024 12:08pm

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi acquitted in Iddat case, ordered to be released

Bushra Bibi could be set free, say analysts

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 06:29pm

Pakistan abstains as UNGA demands Russia withdraw from Ukrainian nuclear plant

The resolution received 99 votes in favor and 9 votes against the UNGA resolution

Published 13 Jul, 2024 10:31am

Rainfall, thunderstorms anticipated in various areas of Pakistan today

Karachi has been overcast for past three days with intermittent light rain and drizzle

Published 13 Jul, 2024 09:47am

Petrol, diesel prices likely to surge in July

The per liter price of petrol is expected to increase by approximately Rs7.68

Published 13 Jul, 2024 09:09am