Sources close to the development revealed that the government tasked a commission with collecting an estimated Rs 60 billion. This initiative comes as part of the upcoming government budget, which is expected to introduce stringent measures against smuggling and non-duty-paid goods. Sources claimed that the shops found selling smuggled or non-duty-paid cigarettes would be imposed […]
The police said that the cop, identified as Shahnawaz, was killed in the Suleman Khel area of Peshawar as he was going to perform his duty. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the assault. A search is underway to arrest the culprits, police said. At least 12 police have died this year while on security […]
Monday saw the recovery of the body of a teenage kid who had gone missing from Trail 5 in the Margalla Hills following a thorough search by federal police. Taha, 15, went missing on Saturday, and her body was found in a deep ditch. Police teams used drones to conduct a search operation in the […]
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHS, R&C) official, the government has proposed an 18 percent sales tax on medicines in the next budget on the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Experts warned that medicine prices will become out of reach for many people with the imposition of 18 percent […]
The prime minister expressed these views while chairing the first meeting of the Economic Advisory Council, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The meeting was attended by council members including Jahangir Khan Tareen, Saqib Sherazi, Shahzad Saleem, Mussadiq Zulqarnain, Dr Ejaz Nabi, Asif Pir, Zaid Bashir, Salman Ahmed, and Sheharyar Chishti. Federal […]
In a rare occurrence, experts predict that the UK might witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, this weekend due to an intense solar storm. Forecasters suggest that the Northern Lights could be visible on Friday and Saturday, extending as far south as Liverpool in the UK and spanning over a […]
A police constable, Khalil, was martyred, and one dacoit was killed, while another was arrested in an encounter with police, in Lahore. The encounter took place when Sub-Inspector Falak Sher, along with the Elite Force, raided a hideout in 174-C Abdalian Society. According to police, the dacoits opened fire on the police party as soon […]
Bitcoin, the first and most valuable digital currency, has reached a major milestone this week by completing its one billionth transaction. Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has taken fifteen years to achieve this milestone, which has been celebrated by the cryptocurrency community on social media platforms. Currently, Bitcoin’s price stands at approximately $63,582 on […]
The deceased AV Mukesh was a columnist and cameraperson for an Indian TV channel and was shooting a video of a herd of elephants crossing a river in a forest of Kerala, an Indian media outlet reported. Reports said that a wild elephant attacked the journalist leaving him seriously injured after he tripped and fell […]
Pakistan Television Corporation Limited (PTVC), the pioneer and largest television network in the country, is seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on a contract basis at its Headquarters Office in Islamabad. Job Description: The CFO will oversee the organization’s finances and be accountable for financial reporting. Key responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, cash […]
