Court Orders Arrest of Former PTI Leader Omar Ayub Amid May 9 Case Proceedings In a recent development, the court has directed the City Police Officer (CPO) to arrest former National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub and present him in court on August 18. This order follows a tweet by Omar Ayub, a prominent Pakistan […]
As per details, police have launched a crackdown against individuals allegedly involved in setting dump trucks on fire. According to the DIG Karachi West, Irfan Baloch, 18 suspects have been taken into custody from various areas of the city. Interrogations will be conducted today, and those found innocent will be released immediately, he added. He […]
Global Support for Palestinian Statehood Gains Momentum Amid Gaza War The ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which began with Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack, has reignited international calls for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The move marks a significant break from the long-standing view that Palestinian statehood should only come through direct peace negotiations with […]
Government to Gradually Cut Super Tax for Manufacturers, Introduce Key Industrial Reforms According to reliable sources, the government plans to gradually reduce the super tax rate for the manufacturing sector to 5% over the next four years. If the country achieves a primary fiscal surplus by the fifth year, the super tax will be eliminated. […]
The upsurge in the river water developed a breach at Dhola Bund, which resulted in flooding in the area and hundreds of acres farmland drowned the water as the water rapidly flowing towards population settlements. Local residents are evacuating to safer places. A water flow of 23,000 cusecs passing through the area. An upsurge in […]
“This landmark development marks the dawn of a new era of peace, stability, and cooperation in the South Caucasus, a region that has endured decades of conflict and human suffering. We congratulate President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on this historic agreement, which reflects wisdom, foresight, and sagacity in charting a course for […]
Serving and Retired Judges Appointed to Special Courts, Tribunals Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed several serving and retired District and Sessions Judges to key positions in special courts and tribunals, according to an official letter issued by the Member Inspection Team-I. Among the serving judges, Jehangir Ahmed Dayo […]
According to reports, the decision has sparked questions over procedural oversight and accountability within the upper house. On 7 August, the Senate Secretariat issued a notification naming Shibli Faraz and other members as part of a five-member body tasked with investigating a visa case involving a Joint Secretary. The committee is convened by Senator Saleem […]
According to official documents, if non-filers withdraw more than PKR 50,000 daily from bank accounts, they will now face a 0.8% withholding tax on their transactions, up from the previous 0.6% rate. The new revised tax rules focus on undocumented cash transactions and encourage individuals to file tax returns. Earlier, the Senate’s Finance Committee had […]
Sindh, Punjab Announce School Holiday Updates for August KARACHI / LAHORE — Schools in Sindh will remain closed on Chehlum, according to an official notification issued on August 8. The decision, made during a Sub-Committee meeting of the Steering Committee back in November 2024, applies to all institutions under the Sindh School Education and Literacy […]
