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FBR misses IMF tax target by nearly Rs1 trillion for second consecutive year
July 1, 2026
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…

Three girls killed as school wall collapses near Umerkot, authorities order inquiry
July 1, 2026
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…

Australia reach Women’s T20 World Cup final after dominant semi-final win over West Indies
July 1, 2026
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…

Tuition centre roof collapse survivor teacher speaks from hospital after tragic incident in Lahore
July 1, 2026
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…

Wedding photos of Tauseeq Haider and Farah Sadia go viral; actors clarify the truth
July 1, 2026
A set of viral wedding images circulating on social media featuring television host and actor Tauseeq Haider and senior actress and presenter Farah Sadia…

Father killed in Karachi property dispute allegedly orchestrated by son, police say
July 1, 2026
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…

Federal Tax Ombudsman calls out FBR over female taxpayer’s five-year refund delay
July 1, 2026
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…

Pakistan conducts 4,752 anti-drug awareness activities in FY2025-26
July 1, 2026
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…

Industry representation on the CDA Board is essential to resolve Islamabad Industrial Area issues: Omais Khattak
June 30, 2026
Islamabad — Islamabad Industrial Association (IIA) President Omais Khattak has called for direct representation of the industrial sector on the Capital Development Authority (CDA)…