FBR Proposes 1% Fixed Tax Scheme for Small Traders
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has proposed a voluntary fixed tax scheme for small traders, allowing eligible owners of a single shop with annual turnover of up to Rs200…
Women’s empowerment challenge
Pakistan’s assumption of the chairmanship of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women this week comes at a moment of sobering reflection. The country itself continues to grapple with significant gender…
PPP Chairman Says Armed Forces Are a Red Line, Calls for Peaceful Resolution of AJK Crisis
MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Wednesday that criticism of Pakistan’s armed forces would not be tolerated from any part of the country, including Azad Jammu…
PM Shehbaz to Send 1,000 More Agriculture and Livestock Students to China
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that another 1,000 Pakistani students will be sent to China at government expense this year for advanced training in agriculture and livestock. Addressing…
Spain’s World Cup Win Sparks Viral ‘Iranian Kebab’ Buzz
MADRID: Spain's victory over France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final has sparked a lighthearted social media trend after posts claimed the team's pre-match meal included Iranian kebab, with…
Student Caught Using AI Smart Glasses to Cheat in China Exam
GUANGZHOU: A university student in China's Guangzhou city was caught allegedly using AI smart glasses to cheat during an examination, highlighting growing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence in…
Over 325,000 Pakistanis Register for Hajj 2027 Through Digital System
ISLAMABAD: More than 325,000 people have completed registration for Hajj 2027 and subsequent years through the government’s digital Hajj portal and mobile application, official figures showed on Wednesday. The online…
Karachi Police Arrest Three Suspects in Dr Akash Kumar Robbery Murder Case
KARACHI: Karachi police have arrested three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Dr Akash Kumar, a 28-year-old doctor who was killed during an alleged robbery near Teen Talwar…
Historic Miss World Debut as Aneeqa Jamal Iqbal Crowned Miss World Pakistan
LAHORE: Pakistan will make its first official appearance at the Miss World pageant after Aneeqa Jamal Iqbal was crowned Miss World Pakistan 2026, marking a historic milestone in the country's…
BISP Chairperson Reviews Free SIM Distribution for New Digital Wallet Payments
PESHAWAR: Benazir Income Support Programme Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid on Wednesday reviewed the distribution of free mobile SIMs to beneficiary women in Peshawar as BISP prepares to shift financial assistance…
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