8 h. ago FBR says banks pay 53% tax on income, seeks end to special privileges

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed that banks in Pakistan pay a heavy 53% tax on their income. FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial disclosed this during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday, sparking discussions on the tax structure for financial institutions. He stated that the government wants […]

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9 h. ago India must accept indus waters treaty or face another war: Bilawal

Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, warned India to honour the Indus Waters Treaty. He said if India refuses, Pakistan will wage another war — and this time, all six rivers will belong to Pakistan. Bilawal returned from diplomatic visits to the US and Europe and was warmly welcomed in Karachi. Addressing […]

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9 h. ago WAPDA chairman Lt Gen (R) Sajjad Ghani resigns citing personal reasons

Lt Gen (Retired) Sajjad Ghani has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). He stepped down citing personal reasons, according to official sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged his services and praised his leadership during a critical time in the energy sector. The Prime Minister has forwarded the […]

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9 h. ago Princess Kate Middleton Breaks Silence Amid Absence At Missing Royal Ascot

Princess Kate has broken her silence following her absence from Royal Ascot, sharing a personal message to highlight the importance of children’s hospices. In a heartfelt statement, the 43-year-old praised the “extraordinary work” of children’s hospices, which provide vital care to families facing the heartbreaking reality of a child with a serious health condition. As […]

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10 h. ago Bilawal claims diplomatic victory over India, says Pakistan’s narrative dominates global media

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and head of the recent diplomatic mission, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, declared on his return that Pakistan has defeated India on the diplomatic front. Speaking in Karachi, where he received a warm welcome, Bilawal said India failed to isolate Pakistan, and instead, Pakistan’s narrative dominated the global media. Bilawal explained that the […]

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11 h. ago WAPDA Chairman Lt. Gen. (r) Sajjad Ghani resigns after nearly 3 Years in Office

ISLAMABAD – Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) Sajjad Ghani, has stepped down from his post,

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13 h. ago PTI stages senate walkout over ministerial absence, sparks uproar

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a walkout from the Senate on Friday to protest the absence of ministers during the ongoing session, creating disruption and heated debate. The session, chaired by Deputy Chairman Syedal Khan Nasir, began with visibly empty ministerial benches. Expressing displeasure, he directed the Senate Secretariat to immediately call in […]

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17 h. ago Russian drone strikes devastate Odesa and Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea city of Odesa overnight left one person dead and at least 14 others injured, local officials confirmed on Friday. The strikes caused significant damage to high-rise buildings, railway lines, and other key infrastructure in the city. Odesa, a major port vital for Ukraine’s trade, has faced frequent drone […]

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17 h. ago Johnny Depp dons persona of Jack Sparrow for children in Paris hospital

MADRID – Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp donned once again the persona of Jack Sparrow for children. Depp recently visited a

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17 h. ago Melbourne Stars unveils reason to select Haris Rauf for upcoming BBL season

MELBOURNE – Melbourne Stars General Manager Max Abbott unveiled that Haris Rauf is a fan-favorite player of the team, which

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18 h. ago PCB Chairman Naqvi invites FIFA President Gianni Infantino to visit Pakistan

WASHINGTON – Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in

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19 h. ago FBR urges to end special tax treatment for banks, calls for uniform tax rules

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance to abolish the special tax treatment given to banks. He recommended that banks be taxed under the same rules as other companies. During his briefing, Langrial questioned why banks are exempt from the normal tax regime applied […]

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31 h. ago LHC adjourns Imran Khan’s bail plea for final arguments till June 23

Two-member bench hears bail petition of PTI founding chairman in eight cases related to May 9 riots LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday heard bail petitions filed by former prime minister Imran Khan in eight different cases of May 9, 2023 riots. A two-member bench, led by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, presided over the […]

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32 h. ago DG ISPR lauds students’ critical role as ‘frontline force’ in ‘information war’

Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif states Pakistan will continue to act as a net stabiliser in the region KARACHI: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif lauded the critical role the students played as the “frontline force” in Pakistan’s “information war,” during the recent Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq. Speaking at a […]

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33 h. ago Steel Melters Urge Senate to Link Import Tariff Cuts with Power Tariff Relief to Avert Industry Crisis

  The Pakistan Steel Melters Association has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue to tie any reduction in steel import tariffs directly to a corresponding decrease in power tariffs for the industry. Mian Ahmad Hassan, Chairman of the Association emphasized that high power costs, which constitute over 70% of production expenses, already […]

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33 h. ago Dairy Association urges GST reduction to restore nutrition access and industry stability

The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has called on the federal government to urgently revise its taxation policy on milk, warning that the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged dairy products is undermining both public nutrition and the formal dairy economy. Speaking at a media briefing in Lahore, PDA Chairman Usman Zaheer, CEO Dr. […]

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40 h. ago PTA celebrates 200 million mobile users with free data and call package

ISLAMABAD – In a major announcement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the number of mobile phone users in the country has reached 200 million. To mark this achievement, PTA is offering free mobile data and call minutes to all users. According to PTA Chairman, every mobile user will receive 2 GB of […]

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42 h. ago Barrister Saif criticizes Maryam Nawaz for claiming public projects as personal achievements

PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Dr. Saif has strongly criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for claiming credit for public welfare projects. He accused her of trying to falsely present herself and her father, Nawaz Sharif, as national heroes. Dr. Saif questioned how Maryam Nawaz and Nawaz Sharif could claim ownership of development […]

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57 h. ago Iran restricts internet access nationwide, blames ‘enemy misuse’

Iran has temporarily restricted internet access across the country, citing national security concerns as the primary reason for the move. The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology released a statement saying the decision was taken to prevent hostile misuse of the country’s national communication network for military purposes and to protect the lives and property […]

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58 h. ago Brad Pitt Adopts ‘Aggressive’ PR Strategy Amid Latest Angelina Jolie Scandal

Brad Pitt has successfully remained in the spotlight despite his personal dramas, including his high-profile breakups with Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie. Recently, reports have surfaced that Pitt is living peacefully with Ines De Ramon, but his past controversies still linger in the public eye. However, the actor has managed to maintain his popularity and […]

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