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, […]
Pakistan Army Leads Rescue Efforts Amid Devastating Punjab Floods PUNJAB – The Pakistan Army has launched large-scale relief and rescue operations across rain-hit areas of Punjab, where devastating floods triggered by torrential rains have left dozens stranded and caused widespread destruction. In Darapur, army helicopters are actively distributing life jackets and other essential supplies to […]
In his letter, the MPA urged the government to increase the limit for subsidized electricity units from 200 to 400, aiming to provide relief to lower-income consumers. He asserted that electricity billing reforms would help reduce defaults and ease the growing public unrest. Pir Ashraf Rasool also recommended that NEPRA and DISCOs be directed to […]
Peshawar Property Valuations Revised in Over 5,000 Areas Under New DC Rates PESHAWAR – Authorities have implemented revised Deputy Commissioner (DC) rates across more than 5,000 localities in Peshawar, significantly altering property valuations in both urban and rural areas. The updated valuation list, issued on Thursday, affects residential and commercial zones including Hayatabad, Zaryab Colony, […]
Brent crude futures rose 24 cents, or 0.35%, to $68.76 a barrel at 0457 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 33 cents, or 0.5%, at $66.71. Both benchmarks fell more than 0.2% in the previous session. U.S. President Donald Trump has said letters notifying smaller countries of their U.S. tariff rates would […]
Trump May Visit Pakistan in September Amid South Asia Tour ISLAMABAD – Former U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to visit Pakistan on September 18, 2025, as part of his scheduled tour of South Asia, according to diplomatic sources. The trip is expected to include a stop in India as well. While the reports have […]
South Korea typically experiences monsoon rains in July, but three areas in the country’s South Chungcheong province experienced some of the heaviest hourly downpours on record this week, official weather data showed. The western Seosan area was hit by rainfall peaking at 114.9 millimeters (4.5 inches) per hour, “a level typically seen only once in […]
“The number of victims has reached about 50 people, martyrs and injured, in the tragic fire at a major shopping centre,” Wasit province governor Mohammed al-Miyahi told the official INA news agency. The blaze at the Hyper Mall broke out late Wednesday, but the cause has yet to be identified, said Miyahi. Ambulances were still […]
Syria Declares Ceasefire in Sweida as U.S. and Israel Weigh In Amid Heavy Death Toll SWEIDA – The Syrian government has declared a new ceasefire in the southern province of Sweida following days of deadly clashes that left more than 350 people dead, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The move comes amid […]
