Billionaire Elon Musk has quietly slowed plans to launch his new political party, opting instead to concentrate on his business ventures, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Musk had unveiled the “America Party” in July following a public dispute with President Donald Trump over the tax cut and […]
U.S. Accuses India of Profiting From Russian Oil, Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs According to CNBC, Bessent told “Squawk Box” that India’s oil dealings with Russia amount to profiteering, with some of the country’s wealthiest families raking in an estimated $16 billion in excess profits. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, India has emerged as Moscow’s […]
Karachi Floods Highlight Fragile City Infrastructure, Officials Respond Karachi: The heavy rainfall that hit Karachi on Monday not only wreaked havoc across the city but also affected several districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Punjab, Sindh Minister Murtaza Wahab said during a press conference. Addressing climate challenges, Wahab remarked, “Pakistan has two choices […]
FBR Launches Simplified Electronic Income Tax Return Form for 2025 ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially rolled out the simplified electronic income tax return form for the fiscal year 2025, media reports say. The new form, finalized under SRO 1561 of 2025 after a 40-day public consultation, is currently available only […]
Farooq Sattar Criticizes Karachi Administration Over Rainwater Flooding Karachi – During a late-night visit to rain-affected areas of Surjani Town, MQM leader Farooq Sattar expressed frustration over the city administration’s failure to drain rainwater, saying the promises of local representatives had “washed away in the streets of Karachi.” “We can afford the salaries and perks, […]
Internet Services Fully Restored Across Pakistan After Nationwide Disruption KARACHI – Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has confirmed that internet services have been fully restored across the country following a widespread disruption that began Tuesday evening. According to a PTCL spokesperson, the issue has now been resolved, and operations have returned to normal. The disruption […]
Karachi Power Restoration Efforts Continue Amid Flooded Streets Karachi – Despite widespread waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion, K-Electric (KE) crews have continued their efforts to restore power across the city. Low-lying areas, where stagnant water has made access difficult and risky, were particularly affected. At the height of the recent rains, around 800 out of […]
The decision was made, following the predictions of heavy rainfall that could result in urban flooding in Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strict warning that the rainstorm on Wednesday may surpass the rainfall of Tuesday, which already caused traffic disruption and partial flooding in several areas. During a high-level emergency meeting […]
Widespread Internet Disruption Hits Pakistan Amid Heavy Rainfall On Tuesday evening, internet users across Pakistan, including major cities like Karachi, faced widespread connectivity issues as Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) services experienced significant disruptions. The outage affected both online and call services, creating problems for individuals and businesses that rely heavily on digital platforms. Residents […]
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Visits Japan’s Advanced Water Treatment Plant, Pledges Modern Systems for Punjab Yokohama, Japan: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif toured Japan’s largest water filtration and waste treatment facility in Yokohama during her official visit, promising to bring similar technology to the province. The Yokohama plant, one of the world’s most advanced, […]
