Budget 2026-27: Govt signals no new taxes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is preparing a federal budget that aims to avoid new taxes on the public while increasing efforts to improve tax collection through enforcement and technology-driven reforms, Finance…
Jannat Mirza video sparks online debate over Eid meat handling
LAHORE, May 28: Pakistani social media personality Jannat Mirza has come under online scrutiny after sharing a video showing her packing sacrificial meat ahead of Eidul Azha, prompting debate over…
Two die, three injured in Islamabad house cylinder explosion
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Two people were killed and three others injured after a gas cylinder exploded inside a house in Islamabad’s Sector I-10 on Thursday, rescue officials said. According to…
Petrol, diesel prices may fall in Pakistan as global oil market weakens
ISLAMABAD: Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are likely to decrease in the upcoming fortnightly review after a decline in international oil prices and changes in ex-refinery rates, according to…
Extreme heat, overloaded freezers raise risk of Eid meat spoilage
As families prepare for Eid-ul-Adha, food safety experts are advising households to store sacrificial meat properly and avoid keeping large quantities in freezers for extended periods, warning that long-term storage…
Pakistan Armed Forces commemorate 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer
RAWALPINDI, May 28: Pakistan’s Armed Forces on Wednesday marked the 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, commemorating the country’s nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998, and reaffirming their commitment to national…
Russia, Kazakhstan outline seven pillars to strengthen long-term strategic partnership
ASTANA, May 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have issued a joint statement outlining seven key pillars aimed at strengthening friendship, good-neighbourliness and strategic cooperation between…
China’s circular economy model offers lessons for Pakistan’s sustainable industrial growth
ISLAMABAD, May 29 : China’s rise as a global leader in circular economy development offers Pakistan a potential roadmap for cleaner industrial production, resource efficiency and higher value-added growth, according…
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping on International Day of Peacekeepers
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Pakistan on Thursday paid tribute to United Nations peacekeepers on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2026, recognizing their role in maintaining global peace and honoring…
Respect Dignity While Distributing Qurbani Meat This Eid, Social Message Urges
As Muslims across Pakistan celebrate Eid-ul-Azha and distribute Qurbani meat among relatives, neighbours, and deserving families, a powerful social message is circulating online, reminding people to protect the dignity and…
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