The minister revealed that tax evasion in Pakistan stands at nearly Rs7,000 bln annually. He said steps are afoot to broaden the tax net and bring reforms to the tax system of Pakistan. The minister also announced the ‘war against tax evaders’ in Pakistan and admitted all the burden of taxes is being beard by […]
According to the report, the country’s poverty rate is expected to remain high, with 40.5% of the population living below the poverty line, despite the growth. The report mentioned several challenges facing Pakistan’s economy, including a high population growth rate, low tax revenue, and a struggling energy sector. The energy sector’s circular debt has increased […]
“On Thursday – October 10, 2024, Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) is initiating a 40-day refinery turnaround to carry out planned essential maintenance,” a spokesperson of the Pak-Arab Refinery Ltd (PARCO) said. The refinery will resume its operations by November 19, 2024, it added. PARCO has obtained prior approval from the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) […]
After ruling the Box Office for over 50 days, the horror-comedy sequel has now headed to the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video for viewers across the world, including Pakistan, to watch from the comfort of their homes. “Stree A chuki hai (Stree is here). Screaming now,” Prime Video announced in a social media post on […]
The attack was carried out near Quneitra, under the pretext of disrupting Hezbollah’s presence in Syria. Jahout reportedly acted as a key intermediary, relaying intelligence gathered from Syrian regime sources to Hezbollah, facilitating the group’s operations in the Golan Heights. While Hezbollah and Syrian officials have yet to respond to Israel’s claim, Syria’s state news […]
According to sources, the inactivity of eight airports across Pakistan including, Bannu, Dalbadin, Parachinar, Khuzdar, Rawlakot, Saidu Sharif, Sehwan Sharif, and Sibi, has led to significant financial losses for the Pakistan Airport Authority, with the cost of running into millions of rupees. Despite the suspension of flight operations, staff remains deployed at these airports, and […]
Judge Arbab Muhammad Tahir, presiding over the case, granted the stay on the petitions filed by students. The court has also issued notices to the PMDC and other parties involved, requiring a response by October 28. In their petition, students argued that 30 out of the 200 questions in the test were incorrect. They stated […]
“Where we’re standing right now, bombs were dropped,” the ’12 Years a Slave’ and ‘Hunger’ filmmaker said on the red carpet at the capital’s Royal Festival Hall. “So, to be in London showing a movie about London in 1940, I mean, where else can I show this picture?” ‘Blitz’ stars Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a […]
Shakib, 37, is among dozens of figures from ousted premier Sheikh Hasina’s party facing murder investigations for a deadly police crackdown on protesters during the summer uprising. The former captain had been elected as a lawmaker earlier this year and served until parliament was dissolved after Hasina’s August resignation and exile to neighboring India at […]
Ratan Tata and his Tata Group, India’s largest conglomerate, forayed across many industries and maintained numerous successful ventures under the umbrella, but if there is one industry that the tycoon remained distant from for the longest time, was Bollywood – India’s beloved and prominent film industry. Even when he did, with Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Aetbaar’, […]
