ISLAMABAD, June 13: The budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has introduced significant adjustments to income tax rates, affecting various brackets of the salaried class. Under the new budget, individuals earning a monthly income of Rs 50,000 or less have been exempted from income tax, providing relief to lower-income
KARACHI, June 13: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant surge today, with the PSX 100 Index soaring by 2,299 points to reach an impressive 75,097 points. This remarkable boost follows the presentation of the federal budget, indicating strong investor confidence. Farrukh H Khan, Managing Director of
QUETTA, June 13: The Balochistan High Court has reserved its decision in the case concerning alleged irregularities in wheat procurement and directed the removal of Section 144, which restricted the transportation of wheat. The case was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Hashim Kakar and Justice Shaukat Rukhshani. Chief
KHANEWAL, June 13: Three children receiving treatment in the children's ward of the District Headquarters Hospital in Khanewal died immediately after being administered injections. The injections caused a fatal reaction, leading to the deaths of six-month-old Dua Fatima, one-and-a-half-year-old Ayan, and three-year-old Ramadan. Distraught relatives of the deceased
ISLAMABAD, June 13: In a landmark move, the government has eliminated the mandatory 'B Form' requirement for admissions to federal government schools, aiming to increase school enrollment and reduce the number of out-of-school children. Secretary Education Mohiuddin Wani announced the decision, highlighting that the 'B Form'
Islamabad, June 13: In a significant legal victory, the District and Sessions Court Islamabad has acquitted PTI leader Shehryar Khan Afridi in connection with the charges stemming from the May 9 incidents. Judicial Magistrate Malik Muhammad Imran delivered the verdict, declaring Afridi and other party workers innocent of the allegations
Child Labour
ISLAMABAD, June 12: Pakistan joined the global community today to mark the World Day Against Child Labour, with a renewed commitment to eradicate the scourge of child labour. The theme of this year's observance is "Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour!" Pakistan has
ISLAMABAD, June 12: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has taken decisive action regarding the delayed beautification plan of Islamabad by ordering the immediate replacement of the Capital Development Authority's (CDA) Member Environment. Minister Naqvi, known for his strict stance on efficiency, stated unequivocally that delays will not be
LAHORE, June 12: Pakistan Railways took a significant step towards self-reliance and improved cargo transport with the inauguration of 40 high-capacity freight wagons manufactured locally. These wagons, designed with international standards in mind, boast a maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour and a load capacity of 70 tons. This
PESHAWAR, June 12 :- Tourists visiting the Shandur Polo Festival in Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will soon have a chance to experience the majestic Himalayas from a whole new perspective. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Archeology and Museum (DoTCAM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the launch of a heli safari service during
ISLAMABAD, June 12 : The Islamabad Police has unveiled a massive recruitment campaign, offering 918 executive and 195 ministerial positions to eager applicants. According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad Police, the recruitment drive aims to fill critical vacancies within the force. Of the 918 executive positions, 118 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs)
ISLAMABAD, June 12: Pakistan's security forces have struck a significant blow to terrorism with a series of successful operations conducted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh.** According to recent reports, a total of 7745 operations were carried out between April 1, 2024, and June 10, 2024, resulting in
ISLAMABAD, June 12: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFN) has released a critical assessment of the National Assembly's performance during its initial 100 days, highlighting concerns over the pace of legislative activities and access to proceedings. According to the FAFN report, the legislative process faced delays in
GUJRANWALA, June 12: A controversial petition has been lodged in the court of Additional Sessions Judge, Gujranwala, urging sedition charges against Pakistan's cricket team following losses to the USA and India in the ongoing ICCT Twenty World Cup. Filed by lawyer Tamilzab Naeem, the writ petition targets captain
The National Economic Council (NEC), under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the largest national development budget in Pakistan's history. During a meeting held in Islamabad, the NEC sanctioned a monumental development budget of 15 trillion rupees. Of this, 1.4 trillion rupees will be
The Ministry of Interior has decided to stop issuing passports to Pakistanis seeking asylum in foreign countries aimed at bolstering national security. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed the Ministry of Interior to implement this new policy, resulting in the issuance of a directive to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs