PM declares education emergency to enroll 26 million out-of-school children
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared an Education Emergency across the country with a resolve to enroll 26 million out of school children. Addressing...
Group of children playing foosball likely killled by Israeli assault in Gaza, Expert Says
Gaza:The last time Mona Awda Talla saw her daughter Shahed alive, she was leaving the house to go buy her some cake, wearing pink pants....
Horrific Murders: Man commits suicide after killing 6 including 2 wives,4 children in Faisalabad
Faisalabad: A horrific murders incident reported in Faisalabad where a man committed suicide after killing his two wives and four children. The incident has reported...
Allama Ashrafi demands FIA action against carrying flags,pics at Haram Sharif
Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Allama Tahir Asharafi has said that it is against the shariah to carry political flags, pictures in the Ka’batullah...
High FED rates on cigarettes: a win-win for revenue and public health
Islamabad: The government’s decision to raise the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes has yielded a notable increase in revenue while simultaneously contributing to a...
High-level delegation led by Saudi Foreign Minister to arrive in Pakistan today
Islamabad: A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is visiting Pakistan from tomorrow. The visit takes place essentially...
Whopping 4500 accidents reported in Punjab in three days of Eid
Lahore: A whopping 4500 number of accidents reported during three days of Eid in Punjab. As many as 25 people were killed and 2500 people...
First complete solar eclipse of year 2024 to occur today
Web Desk: The first complete solar eclipse of year 2024 will occur on Monday. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, the partial solar eclipse will begin...
CRD demand action against tobacco companies on violation of tax laws
Islamabad: The Centre for Research an FCd Dialogue (CRD) has asked the finance minister for action against violation of the country’s tax laws by multinational...
Govt urged to focus on increasing FED on tobacco instead of GST on fuel
ISLAMABAD,: Aurat Foundation has advocated for a 26 percent Federal Excise Duty (FED) increase on cigarettes instead of burdening the public by imposing GST on...
Speakers urge uptick in FED on cigarettes to mitigate pervasive health hazards
Islamabad: Speakers at a seminar highlighted the impact of increase on tobacco taxation and its effect on health cost, economic and social factors and demanded...
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Health activists stress importance of Tobacco Tax increase for Public Relief on essential commodities
Islamabad: Health activists emphasized the critical need for the government to prioritize health and economic agendas by increasing taxes on cigarettes. In a press release...
Murder in resistance to robbery case will take up by SIU: IG Sindh
Karachi: Inspector General (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has taken a major decision for tackling the street crimes as he handed over 67 vital cases...
UN special rapporteur says Israel destroyed Gaza by relentless attacks
Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, said that Israel has destroyed Gaza by its relentless attacks since October. Francesca made...
President Zardari confers military awards upon serving, martyred armed forces’ personnel
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred military awards upon serving and martyred armed forces’ personnel for rendering meritorious services for defence of the motherland....
TB awareness must be raised for prevention, control as it is global health challenge: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has that Tuberculosis is a significant global health challenge and awareness must be raised about its prevention and control measures....
IMF recommendations for uniformed tax on tobacco products welcomed
Islamabad: The Capital Calling has welcomed the reports that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to impose uniform excise rates on both local and...
Hollywood star Will Smith describes the Quran as “crystal clear”
Hollywood star Will Smith has described the Quran as “crystal clear,” saying the Muslim holy book is difficult to misunderstand. Will Smith has recently opened...
Expert call for taxing tobacco to help channelize public health initiatives
ISLAMABAD: The calls for raising taxes on tobacco are gaining momentum as Dr. Muhammad Zaman endorses the policy that imposing taxes on tobacco saves lives....
Former ISI chief Faiz Ahmed’s brother arrested
RAWALPINDI: The anti-corruption department on Monday arrested a former deputy tehsildar, Sardar Najaf Hameed, brother of former DG ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (retired), in...