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A two-member gang impersonating delivery workers has been arrested in Lahore for allegedly committing multiple robberies in upscale neighbourhoods, police confirmed on Sunday. The suspects, who reportedly carried out 13 house robberies in the Gulberg area, were taken into custody near Jallo Park after officers tracked their movements over
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Pakistan's numbers tell a compelling story with only 5.9 million tax filers out of 71 million workforce (8.4 percent, tax filer to workforce ratio), while banks hold 177 million accounts, with 137 million unique account holders (60% of adult population), and Rs32.7 trillion in deposits
Business
The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has suspended its installment facility for electricity bills in an effort to meet its revenue recovery targets for June. The company has instructed field staff to disconnect power connections of consumers who fail to pay their current bills or have outstanding dues. According to
Business
The federal government of Pakistan has reduced the proposed sales tax on solar panels from 18% to 10%. The adjustment, announced during the revised federal budget presentation for 2025–26, is seen as a move to encourage the adoption of renewable energy across the country. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar
World
Israel is reportedly running low on its long-range Arrow interceptor missiles, a development that could weaken its ability to counter ballistic threats from Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing an unnamed U.S. official. The shortage, known to Washington for several months, has prompted the United
Business
Careem has officially announced the suspension of its ride-hailing service in Pakistan, effective July 18. The decision was shared by the company’s CEO, Mudassir Sheikha, in a message posted on LinkedIn, where he described it as an “incredibly difficult” move made after much deliberation. Sheikha attributed the closure
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A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight successfully brought home 107 Pakistani nationals who had been stranded in Iran due to recent airspace restrictions. The flight, PK-9552, landed in Islamabad at 3:00 AM on Tuesday after departing from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. According to officials, the Pakistani citizens had travelled
Business
Pakistan’s currency market experienced fluctuations on Tuesday, with the US Dollar maintaining its strong position. The greenback was recorded at Rs.283.15 for buying and Rs.285.55 for selling, reflecting minor movement in the interbank and open markets. The Euro also held steady, trading at Rs.326.
World
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted a signed national team jersey to former U.S. President Donald Trump, inscribed with the phrase “Playing for Peace.” The gesture was made during the ongoing G7 Summit in Alberta, where world leaders have gathered to address global challenges, including rising tensions in
Technology
The Trump Organization has entered the U.S. telecommunications sector with the launch of Trump Mobile, a new mobile phone service unveiled on Monday. The service includes a domestically manufactured smartphone priced at $499 and promises U.S.-based customer support. This move signals a significant expansion of Donald Trump’
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The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has turned down a proposal to impose an 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on imported solar panels and photovoltaic cells. The proposal, brought forward by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), was unanimously rejected by the committee members during
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The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) is expected to announce the results of the 10th class annual examinations on July 24, 2025. The decision was made during a recent meeting attended by the chairmen of all Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE). Sources indicated that the results