Business
Govt Plans Higher Taxes on Cash, Cars and E-Commerce
The federal government is reportedly planning a wide range of tax changes in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, with a particular focus on cash
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Business
Think Tank Proposes Super Tax Cap and Real Estate Tax Relief in Budget 2025-26
The Economic Policy Business Development Think Tank has strongly recommended that the Super Tax should apply only to corporations with profits exceeding Rs 10 billion, and that withholding
Sports
Statue of Wasim Akram in Hyderabad Draws Online Mockery
A recently unveiled statue of legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram at Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad has become the centre of online attention — but not for the reasons intended.
Business
inDrive Launches Business Mode to Boost SME Deliveries in Pakistan
inDrive.Delivery, a fair-play courier service by inDrive, has launched Business Mode in Pakistan — a dedicated feature set for entrepreneurs and small business owners — following an estimated
Sports
Match-Fixing Charges Shake Lankan Cricket
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been formally indicted by the Hambantota High Court on charges related to match-fixing during the 2020 edition of the Lanka
Health
State-of-the-Art NICU Now Open in KP
A modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has officially opened in Dera Ismail Khan, offering life-saving treatment for premature and seriously ill newborns. The facility, considered one
National
Traffic Fines in Lahore Now Recorded Live
Traffic police in Lahore have begun using body cameras on Mall Road as part of a new step toward greater transparency and accountability. The cameras are being built
National
Virat Kohli ‘Gutted’ as 11 Fans Die in Stampede
What began as a celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) long-awaited IPL victory ended in heartbreak after a stampede near Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed
Technology
AI Curiosity Doubles Among Kids as YouTube Remains Favourite, Says Kaspersky
Children’s interest in artificial intelligence tools has seen a significant rise over the past year, with AI apps now making their way into the digital habits of
World
Morocco Opens Doors to Pakistani Scholars
The Kingdom of Morocco has announced 10 fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) nationals to study in Moroccan public universities for the 2025–
World
Millions Reach Mina for Sacred Pilgrimage
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has officially begun, with more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world arriving in the sprawling tent city of Mina on Wednesday,
National
Public Urged to Stay Cool as Temperatures Soar
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert for the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, warning of unusually high temperatures across much of the country. According to
National
Punjab Launches Massive Eid Sanitation Plan
Punjab’s Local Government Minister, Zeeshan Rafiq, has assured that preparations for Eid-ul-Azha sanitation are well in place, with a detailed cleanliness strategy already set in
National
Pakistan Plans Overhaul of Solar Power Policy
Pakistan's federal government is preparing to shift from its current net metering policy to a net billing system, as the installed solar capacity under net metering
Business
Foreign Currencies Hold Steady in Pakistan
Foreign currency exchange rates remained largely stable on June 5, with the US Dollar, British Pound, and Euro holding dominant positions in Pakistan’s forex market. While minor
Business
Jewelers Report Stability in Precious Metal Prices
Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Wednesday, mirroring a quiet phase in the international bullion market. As per figures shared by the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the