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...
Gold rate slashes in Pakistan
KARACHI: The rate of gold decreased by Rs.6100 to Rs. 352,300 According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of gold down...
Dollar value hiked in Interbank
KARACHI: The dollar appreciated by 4 paisa in the interbank market, closing at Rs.282.21 According to the Currency market dealer, the rate of dollar increased...
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...
Nine dead in Graz school shooting in Austria
Vienna: At least nine people were reported killed and a number of others injured in a shooting at a school in the southern Austrian city...
Opposition don’t have anything to crticise govt so it is finding lame excuses: Atta Tarar
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar criticising the opposition said that they don’t have anything for critisism on the government so they are finding...
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...
Traffic police imposes ban on parking vehicles on vital roads of Karachi on orders of CM Sindh
Karachi: On the orders of Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah a ban has been imposed on parking vehicles on important artieries and roads of...
Int’l Day for Dialogue among Civilizations being observed today
Web Desk: International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations is being observed today. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the value of the...
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...
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...
Tragic bus accident in Malaysia claims 15 Lives
WEB DESK: A bus carrying university students back to their campus smashed into a minivan in northern Malaysia on Monday, killing at least 15 people....
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...
Whatsapp introduces new feature selection of download quality for pics videos
Web Desk: WhatsApp is empowering its users with greater control over data consumption and device storage through a new feature that allows the selection of...
Large fire destroys 3 factories, injuring 5 persons in Landhi karachi
KARACHI: A large fire ignited in the Landhi Export Processing Zone in Karachi on Sunday. The massive fire completely destroyed three factories and leaving at...
Over 1.1m sacrificial animals sold in Punjab this Eid-Ul-Adha
Lahore: During the ongoing Eid-ul-Adha, more than 1.1 million sacrificial animals have been sold in 292 livestock markets across Punjab, according to figures released by...
Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 to be launched on Monday
Web Desk: The Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25 will be launched tomorrow [Monday] in the afternoon. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will release the Economic Survey-2024-25 at...
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...
World Oceans Day observed today
Web Desk : World Oceans Day observed today (Sunday). This year the theme of the day is “Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us”. The purpose of...
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...
Robbery foiled in bank of Karachi’s North Nazimabad
KARACHI: A robbery attempt was foiled reported late last night at a bank near Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad, Karachi. The incident came to...
PM expresses gratitude to Sultan for Oman’s position in Pakistan-India crisis
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman across all spheres. He expressed...
Power division rejects reports of ban on two electricity meters
ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has categorically denied reports circulating on social media claiming that the government had imposed a ban on installing more than one...
Ronaldo declines offers to play at FIFA Club World Cup
Web Desk: The Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that he received “quite a few” offers from participating clubs to play for them at the tournament...
Severe heatwave predicted for next few days in Karachi
KARACHI: The residents of Karachi are predicted to experience hot and humid conditions for the next 24 hours. It is likely that with the possibility...
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...
Four killed as car plunged into deep gorge in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A car plunged into a ravine on Sunday in Dera Ismail Khan killing a four people including a minor while two others...
Pakistan’s High-Powered delegation arrives UK after successful US tour
|LONDON: A high-level Pakistani diplomatic delegation has arrived United Kingdom. The delegation reached here after concluding a series of positive meetings with US Congress members...
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...
Explosion near vehicle in Turbat, 2 killed
TURBAT: In the area of Zamaran in Balochistan, a blast near a vehicle resulted the death of two persons. According to police officials, a bomb...