With the third season’s penultimate episode airing recently, the period drama has taken a dark turn, especially after the unexpected death of John Adams (Claybourne Elder) in the prior episode. Could the Gilded Age be setting up another devastating loss? Here’s what we know about George Russell’s uncertain future and why this moment resonates with […]
As revealed by ‘Titanic’ producer Jon Landau, in his upcoming posthumous memoir ‘The Bigger Picture’, Matthew McConaughey was in the running for the coveted lead role and even did the screen test with the movie’s heroine, Kate Winslet. However, despite impressing Winslet with his ‘presence and charm’, the frontrunner for Jack Dawson lost the opportunity […]
During the meeting, the KPRA team discussed matters related to Sales Tax on Services. During the session, the Assistant Collector advised all wedding hall owners to ensure the timely payment of tax and accurate submission of their monthly sales tax returns by law. Participants were briefed on the recent amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales […]
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook: Foreign Reserves Stable, Exports Rise, but Trade Deficit Widens ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, but challenges remain as the country grapples with a growing trade deficit, according to the latest official updates. Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance revealed that […]
Balochistan’s Peoples Train Set to Roll Out, Punjab’s Orange Line Goes Solar QUETTA/LAHORE – Big moves are underway in Pakistan’s rail sector as the Balochistan government teams up with Pakistan Railways to launch a new passenger train service from Saryab to Kuchlak, while Punjab shifts gears toward solar power for its urban transit system. During […]
Govt Clamps Down on Arbitrary Tax Actions, Adds Business-Friendly Safeguards In a major relief to the business community, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new directive that significantly curtails the unchecked powers of tax officials when dealing with businesspersons. According to the official notification, tax officers can no longer take action against […]
Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan Amid Global Market Rally Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp uptick on Wednesday, reflecting global market trends and heightened investor interest in precious metals. According to the latest figures from the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs2,487, now […]
Pakistan-US Trade Deal to Boost Exports, Slash Tariffs to Record Low Pakistan is set to benefit significantly from a new trade agreement with the United States, which promises to boost exports and positively impact the country’s economy, lawmakers were informed on Thursday. Speaking during the National Assembly’s question hour, Minister of State for Finance Bilal […]
July Crime Report: Alarming Surge in Street Crimes Across Karachi KARACHI – The latest report by the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) paints a grim picture of law and order in Karachi, as street crime continues to spiral out of control. According to July data, 22 cars were snatched and 197 were stolen from different areas […]
Massive Blaze Destroys Karachi Factory, Sparks Fire Safety Concerns A massive fire tore through a recycling factory in Karachi’s Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Wednesday, completely reducing the structure to rubble and raising fresh concerns over fire safety in the city’s industrial zones. Officials from the fire brigade declared it a third-degree fire — the […]
