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ISLAMABAD, April 02: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned the arrest of its activists Sanam Javed and Alia Hamza, labeling it as yet another instance of false accusations. In a statementon Tuesday, a PTI spokesperson expressed outrage, alleging that women are being subjected to state brutality and retaliation to appease
Sindh Government
KARACHI, April 02: The Sindh government has announced the cessation of physical fitness checks for the transfer of used vehicles. In a meeting on Tuesday chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, attended by the Secretary Excise, DG Excise, and representatives of the Automotive Traders and Importers Association, it was
Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI, April 02: Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, acknowledged a worsening law and order situation in the province's capital, Karachi. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Shah conceded that crime rates had risen in recent months, despite earlier concerns. "The law and order situation is not
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, said that Federal government has plan to bring undocumented businesses into the tax net. Addressing the media, he underscored the government's commitment to the welfare of the people and highlighted the importance of setting realistic targets for each ministry.
Balochistan Chief Minister
QUETTA: The membership of Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti in the provincial assembly has been challenged by Nawabzada Ghoram Bugti of the Democratic National Party. Ghoram Bugti has filed a request urging the immediate declaration of the PB 10 seat as vacant and the subsequent holding of a by-election. The
Sher Afzal Marwat
PESHAWAR: Sher Afzal Marwat, a prominent figure from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has voiced criticism against the federal cabinet's swift decision-making process concerning allegations before proper investigation. Speaking on a local TV program, Marwat expressed concerns over the perceived haste in dismissing allegations without a thorough probe. Marwat referenced
FBR
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection target for March 2024, falling Rs. 44 billion short of the IMF-set goal of Rs. 879 billion. The shortfall marks the third consecutive month FBR has missed its target. Despite the tax collection miss, the Finance Ministry
MULTAN, Qari Hafeez Jalandhri, a representative for Pakistan's Wafaq-ul-Madaris, announced an impressive accomplishment by a Pakistani madrassa. The madrasa has broken the world record by graduating over 1 million Hafiz Quran, a significant milestone in Quranic education. The madrassa, affiliated with the Wafaq-ul-Madaris, has been instrumental in facilitating
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
Lahore, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) intensified its crackdown on gas theft across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad, disconnecting a total of 182 illegal gas connections and imposing fines exceeding Rs. 1.7 crore. The crackdown targeted various areas, with Lahore seeing 5 connections disconnected (2 for illegal use
Muhammad Zubair
KARACHI, Former Sindh Governor and prominent leader of the Muslim League-N, Muhammad Zubair, voiced grave concerns over Pakistan's economic condition. According to Zubair, the number of individuals living below the poverty line has surged to 110 million, while the count of unemployed citizens has surpassed 20 million. In
Rawalpindi Police
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi's Civil Lines Police on Sunday apprehended a two-man gang suspected of involvement in street crimes and motorcycle thefts. The operation, conducted on March 31, 2024, resulted in the recovery of three stolen motorcycles and Rs. 20,100 in stolen cash. According to authorities, the arrested individuals,
FBR
KARACHI, The Federal Government of Pakistan is considering an ordinance to expedite the resolution of a backlog of 27,000 tax cases pending in various appellate courts. According to media reports that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has communicated to the Law Ministry regarding the initiation of an ordinance
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PESHAWAR, Mar 29: The Peshawar district authorities seized a large quantity of unfit meat and apprehended four individuals, including a bus driver, in connection with the illegal transportation. Acting on a tip-off, the Assistant Commissioner of Hassan Khel, under the Peshawar district administration's supervision, intercepted a passenger bus
Lahore Police
LAHORE, Mar 29: Lahore police responded swiftly to a disturbing video circulating online, depicting the brutal abuse of a child. The video showed a minor being tethered and subjected to violence. Upon receiving the distressing footage, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhlaq Allah Tarar wasted no time in directing Inspector Qamar
economy
ISLAMABAD, Mar 29: In the second quarter of the current fiscal year, the uncertain performance of industries and services sector had a negative impact on economic growth, pushing Pakistan's economic growth rate down to just one percent. According to media reports, just two days before leaving office, former
FIA
QUETTA, Mar 29: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Balochistan has intensified its efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit medicines during the ongoing lockdown in the province. A spokesperson for the FIA revealed a series of successful raids conducted across various regions. These operations resulted in the seizure of