The government has begun implementing stringent measures to boost tax revenue under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions. The Tax Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes the strictest penalties yet to crack down on tax evasion and enforce compliance with tax laws. Crackdown on non-filers Under the proposed measures, individuals
Pakistan has called the US decision to impose sanctions on National Development Complex and three commercial entities as unfortunate and biased. According to a Foreign Office statement, the decision defied the objective of peace and security. The statement said Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are meant to defend its sovereignty and
Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to expand and deepen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest in a meeting held between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit, in Cairo on Thursday. They also emphasized the
The much-anticipated New Gwadar International Airport is set to be inaugurated on December 30, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to sources. The national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), will operate the airport’s first commercial flight, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity. Final preparations are underway,
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that investing in youth will help build inclusive and robust economies to face the global challenges of today and tomorrow. Addressing the D-8 summit in Cairo on Thursday, he said youth as well as the small and medium enterprises are key drivers of economic
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) staged a walkout in the National Assembly during the question hour session, protesting the absence of ministers in the House. PPP members voiced their dissatisfaction with the lack of ministerial presence, demanding accountability for the absence. Along with PPP, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member Hanif
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NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tabled a bill on Tuesday seeking to hold national and state elections simultaneously. If the proposed legislation comes into effect, it would vastly extend the world's already-largest democratic exercise. Ruling BJP has said that the
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The Supreme Council of the Ittehad-e-Tanazeem Madaris Diniya met in Islamabad on Monday to discuss critical issues surrounding the legislation for the madressas registration and their implications for seminaries in Pakistan. The council, comprising prominent religious scholars and leaders, unanimously passed a resolution demanding the immediate issuance of a gazette
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The Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) hosted a two-day international workshop on the “Cybersecurity Landscape in OIC Countries: Issues and Prospects” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The workshop, which began on Tuesday, was jointly organized by COMSTECH and
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday stated that the civil disobedience movement will commence only after receiving instructions from PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Gandapur stressed his readiness to implement the movement based on Khan’s directives, adding that it would be
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he District Sessions Court of Islamabad has extended the interim bails of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi in multiple cases until January 7. The court heard the bail applications for one case against Bushra Bibi and six cases against the PTI founder. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka presided over
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday threatened to launch a protest drive if the government further delayed the matter and refused to notify Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024 passed by both houses of parliament. Addressing the National Assembly session, Fazl said legislation on the bill regarding madaris
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a remarkable surge on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surpassed the 115,000-point mark for the first time in history. The trading session began on a strong note, with the KSE-100 Index reaching an intraday high of 115,826.94 points before settling
Senior Judge of the Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has stressed the urgent need for climate action and financial support to address the climate crisis in Pakistan. Speaking at a seminar on climate change in Lahore, Justice Mansoor expressed deep concern over the lack of progress in the past
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Islamabad:The Embassy of China in Pakistan on Friday organised the awarding ceremony for outstanding Pakistani staff of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects to recognise 43 persons from different projects who have contributed to the CPEC construction. Addressing the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong emphasised that we should look
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s recent visit to China has been hailed as a major success, with Chinese companies pledging over Rs13 billion (around $50 million) in investments for the province, Express News reported. The visit marked a significant milestone in Punjab’s economic development and international partnerships. During