PM Shehbaz Urges FBR to Foster Business-Friendly Environment and Strengthen Tax Compliance Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level session on reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), urging the institution to create a business-friendly environment and provide maximum support to taxpayers. Highlighting the importance of regular taxpayers as the backbone of […]
Building Collapse During Karachi Factory Fire Leaves Several Injured Karachi – Panic erupted in New Karachi’s Industrial Area, Sector 8-A, on Monday when a factory building suddenly collapsed amid a raging fire. Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion as the structure caved in, sparking fears that firefighters and rescue personnel might be trapped under the debris. […]
Asia Cup 2025 Trophy Unveiled in Dubai, Captains Gear Up for T20 Clash Dubai – The stage is set for the Asia Cup 2025 as captains from Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman gathered at the Dubai International Stadium for the official trophy unveiling ceremony. The leaders posed for photos […]
Usman became Pakistan’s T20I cap 58, ODI cap 216, and Test cap 240 – all against Sri Lanka, in December 2013, October 2017, and December 2019, respectively. He was also part of the Pakistan squad in the ACC Men’s ODI Asia Cup in 2018. The 31-year-old left-arm pacer picked up a solitary Test scalp, while […]
Pakistan Railways Launches Milestone Initiative, Eyes Modernization and Trade Boost ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has described the latest initiative to modernize Pakistan Railways as a “milestone” for the organization. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Abbasi said the new project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), will not only upgrade freight operations […]
U.S. and Global Firms Eye Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth in High-Level Investment Talks Islamabad: A high-level U.S. delegation, including representatives from USSM and global infrastructure leader Mota-Engil, met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss potential investments in Pakistan’s rich mineral sector. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief […]
Govt Plans Farmers’ Package, Tax Relief for Flood-Hit Areas ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister Rana Tanveer on Monday announced that the government is preparing a special package to compensate farmers for crop and livestock losses caused by recent floods. He said the package would include tax exemptions on electricity bills in affected areas. “The federal government […]
Flood Alert Issued as Chenab, Sutlej Rivers Swell MULTAN/ISLAMABAD — Authorities in Multan have sounded an urgent evacuation alert as rising waters from the Chenab River reached the Shershah Bund, putting pressure on the protective embankments. Loudspeaker announcements are being made across nearby localities, urging residents to leave immediately. Many families have already begun moving […]
Court Extends Bail for Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi in Multiple Cases ISLAMABAD — An Islamabad court on Monday extended the interim bail of former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in several cases until October 7. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the bail pleas. Imran Khan’s bail was […]
The upper house seat had fallen vacant following the disqualification of the PTI’s Senator Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry. PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah and the PTI’s Salma Ijaz have been in the field for the Senate seat. Polling will continue without a break until 5:00 pm. The PTI has announced a boycott of the election as the party’s […]
