FBR misses IMF tax target by nearly Rs1 trillion for second consecutive year
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again failed to meet its annual tax collection target for the fiscal year 2025–26, missing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised…
Three girls killed as school wall collapses near Umerkot, authorities order inquiry
Three young girls were killed in Pakistan’s Umerkot district on Tuesday after a portion of a government primary school wall collapsed and fell on them in the Gamoori Kori area,…
Australia reach Women’s T20 World Cup final after dominant semi-final win over West Indies
Australia advanced to the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup after securing a convincing eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the semi-final at The Oval in London on Tuesday.…
Tuition centre roof collapse survivor teacher speaks from hospital after tragic incident in Lahore
A teacher who survived the roof collapse at a tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area has shared her first statement from the hospital, describing the circumstances leading up to the…
Wedding photos of Tauseeq Haider and Farah Sadia go viral; actors clarify the truth
A set of viral wedding images circulating on social media featuring television host and actor Tauseeq Haider and senior actress and presenter Farah Sadia sparked widespread confusion and speculation about…
Father killed in Karachi property dispute allegedly orchestrated by son, police say
A man was killed in Karachi’s Korangi Ibrahim Hyderi area in what police have described as a targeted murder linked to a family property dispute, officials said on Tuesday. According…
Federal Tax Ombudsman calls out FBR over female taxpayer’s five-year refund delay
ISLAMABAD, July 1 (ABC): The Federal Tax Ombudsman has found serious procedural lapses by tax authorities in a years-old refund case involving an Islamabad woman, declaring the department’s handling of…
Pakistan conducts 4,752 anti-drug awareness activities in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD, Jun 30 (ABC): Pakistan conducted 4,752 anti-drug awareness and demand-reduction activities during July-March FY2025-26 while expanding rehabilitation services and strengthening enforcement efforts against narcotics-related crimes. According to official documents…
Industry representation on the CDA Board is essential to resolve Islamabad Industrial Area issues: Omais Khattak
Islamabad — Islamabad Industrial Association (IIA) President Omais Khattak has called for direct representation of the industrial sector on the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board, saying it is essential for…
Cross‑border terror response
Islamabad’s message to Kabul has been delivered with unmistakable clarity: any act of terrorism inside Pakistan traced back to Afghan soil will invite a decisive cross‑border response. The attack on…
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