Karachi, May 30: In a recent address to the business community, Mian Zahid Hussain, Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, expressed grave concern over the dwindling investment landscape in the country, stating that it has plummeted to its lowest level
MUZAFFARABAD, May 30: Muhammad Tahir Khokhar, the esteemed leader of MQM Azad Kashmir and a seasoned parliamentarian, delivered a poignant tribute to the valiant martyrs of Pakka Qila, hailing their supreme sacrifice in the name of the homeland. Khokhar underscored the indomitable spirit of those who laid down their lives,
Education
ISLAMABAD, May 30: Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed emphasized the transformative impact of the education emergency declared by the Prime Minister, asserting its pivotal role in facilitating the enrollment of out-of-school children. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday, Ahmed underscored the
Murad Ali Shah
KARACHI, May 30: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced a major development for laborers in the province, revealing plans to issue a staggering 8.5 lakh Benazir Labor Cards. This initiative, aimed at empowering the workforce, comes after the successful issuance of 1.5 lakh cards already byNational Database
kisan card
FAISALABAD, May 30: The Punjab government has initiated the registration process for Kisan Cards in Faisalabad Division. Under the guidance of Director of Agriculture Extension Department, Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood, farmers cultivating areas less than 100 kanals are eligible to apply. The registration process, outlined during a meeting with stakeholders, requires
election
ISLAMABAD, May 30: The Election Tribunal overseeing the alleged rigging case in National Assembly Constituency NA-48 has uncovered a significant revelation. During a crucial hearing, Form 45 of independent candidate Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar and PTI candidate Ali Bukhari were found to be matching, raising eyebrows and sparking intrigue in the
QASUR, May 30: A two-year-old child identified as Ali was killed in a tragic traffic accident in Kasur on Thursday. The accident occurred near Grand City on Kot Radha Kishan Road when a speeding bus collided with a motorcycle carrying the child and his family. The accident resulted in the
FBR
ISLAMABAD, May 30: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has formed four specialized technical committees dedicated to implementing a comprehensive tax system digitization project and to enhance tax collection and curb evasion. This initiative, approved by FBR Chairman Amjad Towana, aims to modernize the tax infrastructure, expand the tax net,
LAHORE: A petition has been lodged at the Federal Shariat Court Lahore Registry, challenging the legality of the law mandating permission from the first wife for a second marriage. Asserting that this requirement violates both the Constitution and Islamic principles, the petitioner seeks its annulment. The petitioner claims the law
MQM
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers and District City Police have successfully apprehended the notorious criminal Muhammad Hamid, also known as Pia, following a joint operation in Karachi's Eidgah area. Acting on intelligence inputs, law enforcement agencies swiftly moved in and detained the suspect, recovering a hand grenade from his possession
GWADAR: The Pakistan Coast Guards thwarted a smuggling attempt in Gwadar, seizing a massive haul of high-quality narcotics valued at billions of rupees. Acting on intelligence received from confidential sources, the Coast Guards launched a targeted operation in the Marine Drive area. Mobile patrol parties were formed to meticulously comb
Lahore Tandoor Owners
LAHORE - A simmering dispute has erupted in Lahore between tandoor owners and the Punjab government over recently implemented bread price reductions. The Muttahida Nanbai Association, representing tandoor owners, has rejected the government's mandated price of Rs 14 for bread and Rs 20 for naan. Citing rising production
gas subsidy
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has unanimously approved the discontinuation of gas subsidies for fertilizer factories, signaling a move towards more targeted support for the agricultural sector. With the closure of these subsidies, gas prices for factories will rise to Rs 1814 per mmbtu. The decision reportedly comes amidst government efforts
pre-monsoon rains
LAHORE: Meteorologists predict heavy pre-monsoon rains and above-average monsoon rainfall in Pakistan following a devastating heatwave. Pakistan is currently experiencing an unprecedented and severe heatwave, with meteorologists suggesting it may persist until mid-June. Relief is expected with the onset of pre-monsoon rains, projected to commence from mid-June onwards. Furthermore, forecasts
IMF
LAHORE: Pakistan is on the brink of an unprecedented increase in petrol prices as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends imposing a General Sales Tax (GST) alongside the existing petroleum levy on fuel products. According to media reports, this recommendation comes as part of broader IMF conditions aimed at securing
foreign aid
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a total of $7.142 billion in foreign aid grants and loans during the first ten months of the current fiscal year, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The report indicates that from July through the end of April, Pakistan secured