ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cybercrime Agency has registered an eighth First Information Report (FIR) against Tahseen Awan, a key suspect already out on interim bail in seven previous cases involving cyber and identity fraud. According to investigators, Awan is accused of colluding with a Chinese syndicate to forge official documents and submit fabricated data to sensitive […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially announced a 10% Ad Hoc Relief Allowance for government employees from Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 1 to 22, effective July 1, 2025, according to a notification issued by the Treasury Department. The relief allowance is calculated as 10% of the basic pay and is part of the government’s broader […]
NAB Disburses Rs 11.8 Billion to Eden Housing Scam Victims, Launches Digital Payment System LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore held a cheque distribution ceremony on Thursday, overseen by Chairman NAB Lt. Gen. (R) Nazir Ahmad. The event, supervised by NAB Lahore DG Ghulam Safdar Shah, marked another major milestone in the bureau’s recovery […]
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused widespread disruption in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, prompting authorities to declare a flood and rain emergency across the entire Rawalpindi Division. In response to the worsening situation, Pakistan Army troops have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations. According to a […]
Chemical Report Rules Out Poisoning in Model Humaira Asghar’s Death The mystery surrounding the death of Pakistani model and actress Humaira Asghar has taken a new turn as chemical examination reports revealed no evidence of poisoning. The forensic analysis, conducted by the University of Karachi, suggests a strong possibility that Humaira’s death was natural. According […]
New NADRA Citizen Facilitation Centre Opens in Islamabad’s G-11 Sector ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward improving public service delivery, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new Citizen Facilitation Centre in Islamabad’s G-11 sector. The initiative is designed to streamline identity-related services for residents by bringing multiple functions under one roof. […]
Rawalpindi Flooded After Heavy Monsoon Rainfall; Public Holiday Declared Torrential monsoon rains have brought life to a halt in Rawalpindi, forcing authorities to declare a public holiday across the district. The city has experienced severe urban flooding, particularly around Nullah Leh, where water levels are nearing dangerous levels. According to officials, the water level at […]
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has signed the summary for convening the provincial legislature’s session. Twenty-five nominees for the reserved seats will take the oath in the assembly session. It is to be mentioned here that the Senate elections are scheduled to be held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 21. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) […]
Sales Tax Fraud in Pakistan Surpasses Rs700 Billion, Says FBR Chairman ISLAMABAD – The Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that Pakistan faces an alarming scale of sales tax fraud, with estimated losses exceeding Rs700 billion—far higher than in many other countries. While briefing a subcommittee of the National Assembly’s Public […]
Tensions Erupt Within PTI Over Senate Nominations: Barrister Saif Resists Pressure from CM Gandapur, Aleema Khan ISLAMABAD – A rift has emerged within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Information Advisor, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, resisted pressure from Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Aleema Khanum over Senate nominations, sources revealed. According to party insiders, […]
