Proposal to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reduce taxes on the import of old vehicles in accordance with the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)....
Sana Mir becomes first Pakistani woman inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
LONDON: In a historic achievement, Sana Mir, the legendary former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of...
Pakistan stock market opens higher, 100 index recovers to 1,22,172 points
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, with the Hundred Index recovering to 1,22,172 points. The market saw an...
Eid ul-Adha sees sacrifice of nearly 7 million animals nationwide
WEB DESK: Eid ul-Adha witnessed the sacrifice of approximately 6.977 million animals across the country. During the Eid celebrations, the sacrificial animal market was at...
Heatwave expected to persist nationwide through June 12
WEB DESK: The Meteorological Department has issued an alert indicating that most regions across the country are expected to endure extremely hot and dry conditions...
Government to present 18 trillion rupees budget for 2025-26 in National Assembly today
ISLAMABAD: The federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 will be presented today in the National Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq....
Trump breaks silence on Musk taking drugs in White House
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has broken his silence about Elon Musk’s drug use, saying he’s not sure whether his former DOGE chief used illicit substances in...
Israeli aggression kills 50 Palestinians during aid distribution
GAZA: Israeli aggression continues, with 50 more Palestinians martyred during aid distribution, amid gunfire. In Gaza, clashes erupted during aid distribution as Israeli forces opened...
Hajj 2025 Concludes Safely as Pilgrims Head Home
MAKKAH: The beginning of the Hajj 2025 repatriation process for the Pakistani pilgrims from Saudi Arabia is planned on June 10, with the first flight...
All issues with India are rooted in Kashmir: Bilawal Bhutto
LONDON: Chairman of the diplomatic delegation formed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan to highlight Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression globally, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated...
NA speaker calls on Saudi crown prince in Riyadh
RIYADH: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and thanked Riyadh for continued support to Pakistan during “difficult times”, according...
FinMin presents Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while presenting the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024–25 on Monday, revealed that the country’s GDP grew by 2.7% with inflation...
Karachi factory fire continues after over 32 hours
KARACHI: large-scale fire that erupted early Sunday morning at a factory in the Landhi Export Processing Zone remains partially active after more than 32 hours,...
Important objectives set for Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The key targets for the upcoming fiscal year’s Annual Development Plan (2025-2026) have been finalized. According to the budget document, the current account deficit...
Trump’s immigration restrictions on 12 countries, including Iran and Afghanistan, take effect
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s new travel restrictions took effect early Monday, targeting citizens from 12 countries in an effort to prevent “foreign terrorists” from...
Nation celebrates third day of Eid-ul-Adha with festivities and devotion
WEB DESK: The third day of Eid ul-Adha dawns with continued acts of sacrifice, festive gatherings, and joyous outings nationwide. As families and communities observe...
Six killed in various accident across country
GHOTKI/ Layyah/ Chichawatni: At least six people were killed and dozens of others were wounded in separate road accidents in Ghotki, Layyah and Chichawatni on...
Turkish President telephones PM for Eid greetings
Ankara:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday conveyed his wishes to implement key decisions to boost bilateral ties with Pakistan, particularly in the field of...
75 Palestinians martyred ,100 injured on 2nd day of Eid al-Adha in Israeli forces’ airstrikes
Gaza: At least 75 Palestinians were martyred and around 100 more injured on the second day of Eid al-Adha in Israeli forces’ airstrikes and gunfire...
Nation celebrating 2nd day of Eid-ul-Azha today
The second day of Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated today with festivities across the country. Animals are being sacrificed on second consecutive day today (Sunday) to...