Government Reviews Food Prices and Flood Relief Measures in First Steering Committee Meeting Islamabad – Senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Energy and Petroleum Divisions, the State Bank of Pakistan, and other federal institutions convened in the first official meeting of the newly formed steering committee to address rising commodity prices and the impact […]
Singer Quratulain Balouch Injured in Brown Bear Attack in Gilgit-Baltistan Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan — Renowned singer Quratulain Balouch was injured in a brown bear attack while camping in the Bara Pani area, a region known for its active wildlife, including brown bears and snow leopards. According to officials, Balouch was camping in a restricted zone when […]
Slovenia Launches 12-Month Digital Nomad Visa for Non-EU Professionals Slovenia is welcoming remote workers from around the world with its new Digital Nomad Visa 2025, allowing non-EU/EEA citizens to live and work in the country for up to 12 months while employed by companies or clients abroad. The visa aims to attract professionals seeking a […]
Salaried Pakistanis Drive Income Tax Growth Despite Overall Shortfall ISLAMABAD — Even as monthly tax collections fell short by Rs50 billion, salaried Pakistanis stepped up, significantly boosting income tax revenues. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), from July to August 2025, the salaried class paid Rs85 billion in income tax — up from […]
FAA Team to Audit Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority After Years, Raising Hopes for Direct US Flights ISLAMABAD — For the first time in several years, a team from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to visit Pakistan for a detailed audit of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Officials say that, under the directives […]
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Immediate Relief Measures for Flood Victims Lahore — In a special marathon session, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the Urban Unit, Board of Revenue, and other relevant departments to take swift action to finalize a comprehensive relief package for flood-affected communities. The chief minister emphasized a compassionate approach, calling […]
IHC Constitutes New Bench to Hear Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Case Islamabad — The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has formed a four-member bench to hear a petition concerning Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s health and potential repatriation. The bench will be led by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and also includes Justices Khadim Hussain Soomro, Mohammad Azam Khan, and […]
Man Arrested for Impersonating an Accused in Court During a court hearing, an unexpected twist unfolded when a man appeared in place of the accused. Shahid Karim admitted to the court that he was not the real defendant, Bilal Khan, but had come on his friend’s behalf. Karim told the judge that Bilal Khan had […]
Punjab Bans Wheat Supply to Feed Mills Under Section 144 LAHORE — The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province, restricting the supply of wheat to feed mills in a bid to secure uninterrupted wheat stocks for human consumption. According to a notification from the Home Department, the order is effective immediately and […]
Heavy Monsoon Rains Forecast for Punjab, Flash Flood Warning Issued LAHORE — The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory warning of strong monsoon rains in several Punjab districts, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Gujranwala. Rain is also expected in Lahore, Gujrat, Sialkot, and other cities over the coming […]
