PM Shehbaz dismisses tax proposals, rules out mini budget
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected recommendations from the government’s economic team to introduce new taxes, making it clear that no mini budget will...
Five police officers injured in blast near patrol vehicle in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: At least five police personnel were wounded when an explosion targeted a police van in Lakki Marwat on Monday, officials said. According to...
Trump criticizes NATO as ‘Paper Tiger,’ revives Greenland annexation claim
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday sharply criticized the NATO alliance, accusing member states of failing to support Washington during the conflict with Iran...
Gold prices drop across Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices witnessed a notable decline in Pakistan, with the rate per tola falling by Rs3,000 in the domestic market. According to the All...
Punjab orders early closures: markets shut at 8 PM, restaurants by 10 PM
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has implemented sweeping austerity measures under the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aiming to curb energy consumption and reduce...
Fazeela Abbasi granted interim pre-arrest bail in illegal clinic case
ISLAMABAD: A local court has granted interim pre-arrest bail to TikToker and dermatologist Fazeela Abbasi in a case related to the alleged operation of an...
Pakistan’s mediation in Iran conflict reaches ‘Critical Phase,’ says Envoy
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said that Islamabad’s diplomatic push to de-escalate the ongoing conflict is entering a decisive phase. In a message shared...
Trump confirms backchannel talks with ‘Moderate Elements’ in Iran
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that dialogue is continuing with what he termed “reasonable elements” inside the Iranian leadership, hinting at potential diplomatic...
Fazl launches nationwide protest against inflation set to begin April 12
WEB DESK: Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, on Monday announced a nationwide protest campaign against rising inflation, particularly the increase in petroleum...
Woman, two daughters killed in Dargai attack
DARGAI: Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman and her two daughters in Qaldra Adda, Dargai. The victims Sovahart, 50, Samra, 28, and Sonia, 16 were...
LHC reserves verdict on petroleum levy tax challenge
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has deferred its verdict on a petition challenging the authority to impose a petroleum levy tax. A two-judge bench, consisting...
Saba Qamar dazzles in chic black look at glamorous movie-themed birthday bash
WEB DESK: Saba Qamar marked her birthday with a stylish, film-inspired celebration. Sharing moments from the event on her official Instagram stories, she extended warm...
Satellite company planet labs to temporarily halt Iran conflict imagery
WASHINGTON: Planet Labs, a satellite imagery provider, announced on Saturday that it will indefinitely suspend sharing visuals of Iran and conflict zones in the Middle...
Punjab govt rejects proposal to close markets at 8 PM
LAHORE: The Punjab government has rejected the proposal to close markets at 8 PM. According to sources, the recommendations presented to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz...
Doctor’s body discovered in hospital parking after four days
LAHORE: The lifeless body of Dr. Ahmad Latif was found in his vehicle parked at Lahore Children’s Hospital, citing official sources. It was revealed that...
PM Shehbaz launches environmentally friendly electric vehicles for Islamabad traffic police
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched a fleet of eco-friendly electric vehicles for the Islamabad Capital Territory Traffic Police on Monday, as part of...
Iran struck US forces relocated on Kuwait’s Bubiyan island, military spokesperson says
DUBAI: US forces located on Kuwait’s Bubiyan island were targeted by Iran, the spokesperson of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a video statement...
Targeted petrol subsidy Rs.2,000 to Be credited directly to citizens’ accounts
ISLAMABAD: A new process has been established for delivering targeted petrol subsidies to the public. Officials from the Ministry of Information Technology have clarified that...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, warns against further aggression
TEHRAN: Iran has dismissed the United States’ recent call for a ceasefire, warning that any pauses in hostilities would only give adversaries the opportunity to...
Balochistan fixes Iranian petrol price at Rs280 per litre
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has officially set the price of Iranian petrol at Rs280 per litre throughout the province, warning that vendors charging above this...