Government Approves Salary Increase and New Tax Rules for 2025–26 In the new budget for 2025–26, the federal government has announced a salary increase for government workers and a 10% raise in pensions. The Ministry of Finance has officially said this increase also applies to people working on contract jobs. Additionally, the government will now […]
This small shift in the USD rate carries weight for Pakistan’s economy. A weaker PKR raises the cost of imports like machinery, fuel, and consumer goods, which could fuel inflation and increase living expenses. On the positive side, exports may gain an edge as Pakistani products become more affordable abroad, benefiting industries such as textiles […]
Tragic Accidents in Neelum Valley and Rawalakot According to Deputy Commissioner Neelum, Nadeem Janjua, a vehicle fell into a river in the Chilhana area of Neelum Valley. Sadly, several people died in the accident. A child is still missing, and a search operation is ongoing to find them. Rescue teams are working hard, but the […]
Zarah Sultana has said she is leaving the Labour Party after 14 years. She made this decision because of disagreements with party leaders, especially over the war in Gaza. She will now help start a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn and other independent MPs and activists from around the country. Sultana said Labour leader […]
A team is going to explore a faraway island called Nikumaroro, which is between Australia and Hawaii. They want to find out if a strange object seen by a satellite—called the “Taraia Object”—could be the missing plane of Amelia Earhart, known as The Electra. Amelia Earhart was a famous pilot. She was the first woman […]
“Sinjil Feels Like a Big Prison,” Say Palestinians Cut Off by New Fence Mousa Shabaneh, a 52-year-old father of seven, looked sadly at a new fence being built through his nursery in Sinjil, a town in the West Bank. He had planted trees there to sell and support his family. Now, he’s not allowed to […]
Government Makes New Decisions to Help Pilgrims Travel Safely A meeting was held to discuss problems faced by people going on religious pilgrimages. It was led by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the head of the Special Task Force on Pilgrims’ Issues. Other important people at the meeting included the Federal Minister […]
Azam Swati Stopped from Flying Abroad Former minister Azam Swati was not allowed to fly to Dubai from Peshawar because his name was on the Passport Control List (PCL). This list is used to stop people from leaving the country. When he reached the airport, immigration officers from the FIA stopped him. His name was […]
At least five people have died and several others are hurt after a six-storey residential building collapsed in the Baghdadi area of Lyari on Friday. After the collapse, the Chief Minister ordered a full report from officials and told rescue teams to quickly save anyone trapped under the debris. He also asked hospitals to give […]
On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev during the ECO Summit held in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. During their meeting, both leaders agreed to work more closely in trade and investment. They were happy with the progress made so far and want to continue building their economic partnership, especially by encouraging Azerbaijan […]
