Business community asks to revisit super tax
ISLAMABAD: The business community on Sunday demanded the government to revisit the imposition of a 10 percent super-tax on 13 corporate sector entities to provide oxygen to already fragile Industries in the wake of blistering global inflation. Talking to the
PM felicitates COAS on conferment of King Abdulaziz Medal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended felicitation to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on conferment of ‘King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence’ in recognition for his contributions to strengthening of defence ties between the
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma tests positive for COVID-19
NEW DELHI: In a big blow to team India ahead of the fifth Test against England, its red-ball skipper Rohit Sharma has tested positive for COVID-19 following a rapid antigen test (RAT), confirmed the Board of Control for Cricket in
Pakistan among top three new sellers on Amazon
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is among the top three popular new sellers on Amazon marketplace. Amazon had allowed Pakistan to enter its marketplace in May 2021 a year after the talks began in 2020 following the implementation of Pakistan’s first e-commerce policy.
PM Shehbaz forms committee to redesign Toshakhana policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a 12-member ministerial committee to redesign the Toshakhana policy. A ministerial committee has been formed by PM Shehbaz Sharif to redesign the Toshakhana policy. The committee will be comprised of ministers of defence,
Covid infects 406 more Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported two deaths in the last 24 hours by coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,533,888. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,388. According to the latest figures by the
Here’s how you can activate disappearing message feature on WhatsApp
In an important setting that could save you from online embarrassment, the users are advised to activate an important setting of disappearing messages in WhatsApp. Here is the step-by-step process to activate the setting. WhatsApp disappearing messages Open your app
Polling for LG elections in Sindh underway amid tight security
KARACHI: The first phase of local body elections in 14 districts of Sindh has begun today (Sunday). In the first phase, elections are being held in 14 districts of Larkana, Sukkur and Shaheed Benazirabad Divisions. According to our Hyderabad Correspondent,
Weekly inflation goes up by 1.01%
ISLAMABAD: Sensitive price Indicator (SPI) based weekly inflation for the week ended on June 24 for the combined consumption group, witnessed an increase of 1.01 percent as compared to the previous week. SPI for the week under review in the
Russians capture Sievierodonetsk as Ukrainians suffer Donbass setback
KYIV: Russian forces have fully occupied Sievierodonetsk, the mayor of the eastern Ukrainian city said on Saturday, confirming Kyiv’s biggest battlefield setback for more than a month, after weeks of some of the war’s bloodiest fighting. Ukraine called its retreat
Khan announces nationwide protest, challenges NAB amendments in SC
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday announced to organize a power show in Islamabad’s Parade Ground and called for nationwide protests next week. He has also moved Supreme Court to challenge recent amendments to the National Accountability (NAB)
Amber Heard to pay Johnny Depp $10.35m, judge officially rules
VIRGINIA: Judge Penney Azcarate ruled on Friday that Amber Heard must pay Johnny Depp $10.35 million in damages after a Virginia jury found she unfairly portrayed him as an abuser. The Fairfax County judge agreed with jurors that Heard must
Video allegedly shows Maryam Nawaz brought a cellphone to NAB investigation
LAHORE: A video evidence has come to light of Maryam Nawaz, Vice-President of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), that allegedly showing her surreptitiously bringing a mobile phone to the NAB investigation, a private media channel reported. The video is showing
NUST’s Student Team designs formula race car
KARACHI: Formula Student Team of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), one of leading universities in Pakistan, has designed a formula race car. NUST Formula Student Team is a group of undergraduate students from Pakistan Navy Engineering College. As
Government caves in to IMF demand, increases tax-rate for salaried class
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reversed its decision to exempt middle-income groups from taxation, caving in to the demands of International Monetary Fund (IMF). Miftah Ismael termed the decision necessary on Friday for the release of IMF’s tranche of $1
Sindh’s 14 districts are set to hold LG Polls on Sunday
KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has finalized preparations for the first phase of the LG elections in Sindh’s 14 districts to be held on Sunday June 26, 2022. “The armed forces and Rangers personnel will provide security for
SBP challenges Shariat Court’s order to abolish interest on loans in SC
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday, challenged the verdict of the Federal Shariah Court (FSC) for the abolishment of interest in the Supreme Court (SC). According to the details, the petition filed by the SBP requested that
Karachi: Covid-19 on the rise again, averaging 20% positivity per week
KARACHI: National Institute of Health (NIH) revealed on Saturday that the Covid-19 infection rate in Karachi is on the rise again and is almost touching 20% positivity on average in the last week. 280 new cases were reported in the
Cop rapes female officer, makes her video viral on social media
MATIARI: A police officer has raped a female officer in Hala Town near Matiari district of Sindh province and also made a video of the incident which has become viral on social media. According to details, Hala police arrested the
Imran Khan blocked me after leaving PM’s post: Ramiz Raja
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has said that PTI Chairmna Imran Khan blocked him after he left the PM’s post. According to details, Ramiz Raja revealed in a press conference about the journalist’s question about Imran Khan
Here’s why Salman Khan won’t make Sara Ali Khan a heroine in his movie
A video of Sara Ali Khan calling Salman Khan ‘uncle’ in his show has gone viral. An interesting video clip made during the International Indian Film Academy Awards on social media is going viral these days. It can be seen
Here’s how Pakistan can earn $8 billion through Marijuana
The Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) claimed that Pakistan can generate $8 billion in revenue within four years by implementing a policy on cannabis. A meeting of the Standing Committee on Science and Technology was held
SRK completes 30 years in Bollywood: Here’s what he posted on Instagram
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has just celebrated three decades as the ‘King’ in the Bollywood industry. Khan made his big-screen debut with Deewana in 1992. On his competence of 30 years in the Bollywood, the Darr actor finally unveiled
Pakistan’s armed forces are capable of dealing with any threat: PM
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan’s armed forces are capable of dealing with any threat. According to details, PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on a one-day visit. On his arrival in Karachi, he attended the passing
Ms Marvel a gift to Pakistan: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy who became Pakistan’s first-ever director to direct the Marvel series has recently talked about how she had been looking for the kind of story-telling that stays true to the kind of filmmaking her career has
Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain announces to form new party
GUJRAT: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s brother Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain has announced to form a new party. Former federal minister Wajahat Hussain while talking to the media along with Chaudhry Hussain Elahi, said that Federal Minister Tariq
Budget of Azad Kashmir for financial year 2022-23 to be presented today
MUZAFFARABAD: The budget of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 23-2022 will be presented today. According to details, Finance Minister Abdul Majid Khan will present the budget for the new financial year of Azad Kashmir. A cabinet meeting
Mahira Khan grabs attention on social media over confusing statement
Mahira Khan is making headlines because of an unusual reason just after discussing senior actors of Pakistan. The actress who was last seen in drama ‘Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay’ is busy promoting her film ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ along with Fahad
John Abraham likely to work with Anurag Kashyap for Malayalam remake
Bollywood actor John Abraham is reportedly said to work with Anurag Kashyap for Ayyappanum Koshiyum remake. The film originally starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon in the lead roles. The announcement was made on May 26, 2020. The Hindi remake
PM Shehbaz reaches Karachi on day-long visit
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on a one-day visit. On his arrival in the provincial capital of Sindh, the premier was received by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. According to details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will