Tosha khana case two hearing postponed to July 01
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the Tosha Khana case two involving PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi has been adjourned until July 01. The case...
Earthquake shakes Peshawar, magnitude 4.7 recorded
PESHAWAR: Significant tremors were felt in the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, today. According to the Seismic Centre, the earthquake measured 4.7 on the Richter...
Hot and humid conditions expected across the country, including Karachi
WEB DESK: Meteorological Department predicts that, weather will be hot and humid in Karachi over the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to...
100 index surpasses 123,000 milestone, signaling market momentum
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has made history by breaking all previous records, with the index reaching an all-time high of 123,000 points. During the trading...
U.S. President Donald Trump could resolve Kashmir issue: US State Department
WASHINGTON: The spokesperson for the US State Department, Tammy Bruce, expressed hope that, President Donald Trump could succeed in resolving the Kashmir issue during his...
Aseefa Bhutto Condemns Sana Yousaf’s Murder, Decries Violence Driven by Male Entitlement
ISLAMABAD: First Lady and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Sana Yousaf, who was murdered in...
CM Maryam Welcomes PM’s People-Centric and Balanced Budget, Vows to Ensure Benefits Reach All
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended her congratulations to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for unveiling a budget she describes...
PTI Denounces ‘IMF-Mandated’ Budget, Announces Plans to Protest in Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary committee denounced the current government as “illegitimate” and said it had no moral or legal mandate to present the IMF-imposed budget. ...
Fuel prices likely to rise as govt imposes carbon levy
ISLAMABAD: Government has imposed a carbon levy of Rs 2.5 per liter on petrol and diesel in the budget 2025-26, a move expected to directly...
2.55 trillion rupees allocated for defense in budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: In the budget 2025-26 Rs.2.55 trillion allocated for the Pakistan Army as per budget documents As per detail, A total of 2.55 trillion rupees...
Defence Budget, FBR targets increased, Tax To GDP-deficit to be lowered further
Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurnagzeb in his budget speech highlighted the current account surplus, remittances and the stability of the rupee while also mentioning the...
18% Tax Imposed on Solar Panel Imports in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Federal government has imposed 18 % tax on Solar panel imports in Budget 2025-26 Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget, stating that...
Govt decides to impose carbon, Petroleum levy on Furnace oil
Islamabad: The government has decided to impose cabon and petroleum levy on furnace oil. On per litre of Petrol, High Speed Diesel, Furnace Oil, Rs...
Relief for corporate sector, purchase of properties WHT reduced, federal exise duty on properties transfer elimnated
Islamabad: Government has decided to give relief to coorporate sector as it has decided that on perannum profit of Rs 200 million 500 million a...
FinMin delivers budget speech for 2025-26 amid opposition protest in NA
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is presenting the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the National Assembly. The session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz...
After defeating India in conventional war, there is need to beat it on economic front: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the firm commitment to take the country forward on the path of economic growth. Chairing federal cabinet meeting...
PSX achieves milestone of crossing record 1, 22,00 level for the first time
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday in a first achieved a milestone of crossing 1, 22, 000 level on a day when the upcoming...
Federal cabinet meeting in chair of PM underway to approve budget
Islamabad: Meeting of the Federal Cabinet is underway in Islamabad with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in chair. The cabinet will accord approval to budgetary proposals...
Pakistani delegations briefs UK MPs on Indian aggression, violations of Pakistan sovereignty
LONDON: The high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Tuesday briefed the All Party...
Government considers imposing excise duty on multiple items in budget 2025-26
WEB DESK: Significant changes to the tax system are anticipated in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with proposals to increase excise duty and sales tax...