4 Pakistanis have made it to the 2022 Forbes 30 under 30 list for Asia. These Pakistani youngsters have been included in the list for their contributions in the categories of arts, industry, media, and social impact. According to details, Zain Ahmad, cofounder of Rastah, has featured in the category …
Read More »Government considering to remove the sales tax on laptops and Information Technology (IT) equipment
Islamabad-The government is considering a proposal to remove the sales tax on laptops and Information Technology (IT) equipment in the Finance Bill 2022-23. Among other proposals, the government is considering duties and tax exemption for the establishment of Cloud Infrastructure and rationalization of Advance Income Tax (AIT) on telecom services …
Read More »Loadshedding continues as electricity shortfall reaches 6,000 MW
Electricity shortfall in the country has peaked at 6,000 MW after power plants face a supply shortage of oil and gas, resulting in upto 12 hours of loadshedding nationwide. According to sources, the overall demand for electricity has reached 25,500 MW against the availability of 18,700 MW resulting in a …
Read More »Balochistan govt launches Kissan Cards for sustainable food production
QUETTA – The Balochistan government has formally launched ‘Kissan Cards’ to provide maximum relief to the farmers of the province. Talking to media, the spokesperson of Balochistan government Farah Azeem Shah said that the government had issued Kissan Cards to provide assistance to the farmers for increase in their yields. …
Read More »16 cases registered against Imran khan, Shah Mahmood, Asad Umar in Islamabad
The Islamabad Police registered 16 cases against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other senior leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar, following the riots in the federal capital during the party’s “Azadi March”. Apart from the top brass, Shireen Mazari, Zartaj Gul, Ali Amin Gandapur, and Raja Khurram …
Read More »U.N report again spotlights threat to Pakistan posed by Afghanistan-based TTP terrorists
UNITED NATIONS, May 28 : A new United Nations report has once again highlighted the threat posed to Pakistan by the Afghanistan-based Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the terrorist group which has conducted numerous deadly “cross-border” attacks and operations. The report — 13th in the series — by the U.N. Security Council …
Read More »Armed Forces pay tribute to all for achieving nuclear deterrence: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, May 28 : The Armed Forces on Saturday paid tribute to all those who worked selflessly and stayed steadfast against all odds to make the country’s endeavour possible for achieving nuclear deterrence. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the occasion of 24th Youm-e-Takbeer and in commemoration of the …
Read More »Nation celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer with zeal, fervor
Youm-e-Takbeer is being observed today (Saturday) with national zeal and fervour to commemorate historic nuclear tests at Chagai on May 28, 1998. Pakistan joined the prestigious club of nuclear powers by conducting nuclear tests on May 28, 1998. The government has announced the 10-day celebrations in this regard whereas this …
Read More »Court displeased over FIA’s improper FIR against PM Shehbaz’s son
A Lahore special court central judge on Saturday expressed his displeasure over the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) conduct in preparing an improper arrest warrant for Salman Shehbaz. The court has initiated proceedings to declare Salman a proclaimed offender in the money laundering case. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister …
Read More »Pakistan Railways likely to increase fares in wake of fuel prices
Pakistan Railways will likely increase the fares in wake of the recent hike in the fuel prices. Sources privy to the development said the Pakistan Railways (PR) is bearing the loss of Rs20 million daily due to a rise in the price of diesel. The authorities have forwarded recommendations for …
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