Budget 2026-27 may end tax relief for EVs, hybrid vehicles and solar panels
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering withdrawing sales tax concessions on electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and solar panels in the 2026-27 budget, a move that could increase prices across the…
Trump says Iran must meet US conditions for any peace agreement
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will only approve a peace agreement with Iran if it meets Washington's key conditions, a White House official said on Friday, as uncertainty continued over…
Pakistan begin U18 Asia Cup campaign with 3-0 win over China
KAKAMIGAHARA: Pakistan made an impressive start to their U18 Asia Cup hockey campaign by defeating China 3-0 in their opening group-stage match on Saturday in Japan. The victory gives Pakistan…
Asad Qaiser claims he was stopped from reaching Islamabad airport for Skardu flight
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser on Saturday alleged that authorities prevented him from reaching Islamabad International Airport, causing him to miss a scheduled flight to Skardu where he…
Shaheen Afridi defends Pakistan pacers, cites workload concerns ahead of Australia ODIs
LAHORE: Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has defended the national team's fast bowlers amid concerns over declining bowling speeds, saying a demanding international schedule and limited recovery time have…
Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni names 26-man squad
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will captain the national team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup after naming the country's 26-man squad for…
Pakistan tops Erasmus Mundus scholarship rankings for fifth consecutive year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has remained the world's leading recipient of Erasmus Mundus scholarships for a fifth consecutive year, with Pakistani students securing the highest number of awards under the European Union-funded…
Pakistan cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs22 per litre in major Eid relief measure
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced petrol and diesel prices by Rs22 per litre, providing significant relief to consumers during Eid holidays as fuel costs continue to ease. According to…
Gold prices fall in Pakistan on May 29 as per tola rate slips to Rs474,862
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Thursday, reflecting a decline in international bullion rates and offering slight relief to buyers in the local market. According to the All…
Trumpology Revisited: Madman, Mastermind, or the Digital Architect of Chaos?
○Trump dreamed Erdogan○ Months ago, I sat at my desk in Islamabad, staring at a blinking cursor, and posed a question that refused to leave me: Trump – is this…
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