Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Sindh Minister Syed Nasir Shah said solar taxation must be brought down to zero per cent. Highlighting Sindh’s development achievements, Shah stated that nearly 450 development schemes have been completed in the province, making Sindh the only region to complete the highest number of such projects. “For the upcoming […]
Many European nations have pledged to significantly increase defence budgets in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has threatened to scale back military support for the region. That tension has been notably absent at this week’s Paris Airshow, where U.S. lawmakers and arms manufacturers pledged greater transatlantic partnership […]
Beijing “opposes any act that… infringes upon the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries, and opposes the use or threat of use of force in international relations”, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a regular press briefing. China urged countries in the Middle East, “especially Israel”, to cease fighting on Thursday after fresh […]
The five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, announced the judgment in a 3-2 majority ruling. The court remanded the issue of judges’ seniority back to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari for further consideration. The majority opinion was supported by Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Shahid […]
A westerly wave is also likely to approach the upper parts of Pakistan on 20th June. Monsoon currents have entered the upcountry, likely to bring a spell of rainfall, PMD’s weather report said. Dust storm/rainfall with isolated heavy falls as well as hailstorms are expected in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, […]
As per details available with, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive crackdown to curb the artificial hike in sugar prices. Key institutions, including the FIA, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the State Bank of Pakistan, and others, have been granted full authority to act. Sources further revealed that […]
During the conversation, the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest. They exchanged views on the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), scheduled to take place in Istanbul from 21–22 July. The two leaders also agreed to meet […]
The incident occurred in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi, where businessman Salman Farooqi assaulted a young motorcyclist in the presence of his sister. The video went viral on social media, prompting public outrage and calls for legal action. Salman Farooqi was booked in the case, registered at Gizri Police Station, on the charges of […]
A Presidential Order recently promulgated by President Asif Ali Zardari, which is called as Supreme Court Judges (Leave, Pension and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2025. The amended para 14 of the order says that the CJP has been empowered to grant or refuse leave, within Pakistan, or to revoke or curtail leave already granted to the […]
In a statement issued Thursday, MDA said three individuals remain in critical condition, while two others suffered moderate injuries. An additional 42 people sustained minor wounds, primarily from shrapnel and blast trauma. The rescue service also noted that 18 civilians were injured while fleeing to bomb shelters. The updated toll follows a sustained barrage of […]
