National
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that Customs authorities can recover import-stage sales tax and advance income tax even after goods have been cleared. Read more: ATM Scam Gang Spreads Fear in Faisalabad The judgment, circulated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday, clarified that Customs
National
A gang of fraudsters is on the loose in the city, targeting citizens through ATM scams and looting cash, cards, and mobile phones. The most serious case was reported outside an HBL branch on Millat Road, where three men posing as bank staff tricked a NADRA employee into handing over
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Social media claims suggesting that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has removed the phrase “Husool-e-Rizq-e-Halal Aeen Ibadat Hai” from new currency notes have been declared false. Read more: High Costs, Delays Threaten Solar Adoption in Punjab The inscription, which translates to “Earning a lawful livelihood
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The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has announced the termination of all its employees, effective September 1. Read more: Sindh pushes sustainable farming with Hari Card rollout According to official documents, 11,406 workers will be laid off under a government-approved package worth Rs. 25.5 billion. The package includes
Technology
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that all unregistered mobile devices will soon be blocked from connecting to local networks. In a public notice, the authority advised citizens to register their phones through the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) to avoid service suspension. Read more: Telenor Pakistan
entertainment
A district and sessions court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Hassan Zahid in the Samiya Hijab abduction case. Read more: “Marry Me, Otherwise I Will Kill You”: Samiya Hassan Reveals Everything in Video Interview Following the decision, police arrested Zahid in a separate case involving threats and cash
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An Islamabad District and Sessions Court has overturned an earlier order to block several YouTube channels, restoring access for 11 content creators, including journalists Matiullah Jan, Asad Toor and Abdul Qadir. Read more: YouTube’s AI Age Check Goes Live Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka annulled the
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Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, a Pakistani social media personality and singer, was attacked with eggs while attending the opening of a paratha shop in the United Kingdom. The incident took place in front of cameras as he appeared at the event, leaving him visibly shocked for a moment. A group
Health
Pakistan’s healthcare sector has registered two landmark achievements this week, showcasing progress both in advanced surgery and preventive medicine. In Karachi, doctors at Jinnah Hospital successfully carried out their first knee cancer surgery on a 26-year-old patient. A joint team of orthopedic and plastic surgeons operated for
Business
Pakistan’s vehicle market showed contrasting trends in August 2025, with car sales recording significant gains while tractor sales fell sharply. According to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), car sales, including light commercial vehicles, vans, and jeeps, rose 62% year-on-year to 14,050 units compared to 8,
education
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has directed all Islamabad model schools and colleges to establish book banks from the academic year 2026–27, in a bid to make education more affordable and efficient. Under the initiative, free textbooks provided by the government will be collected back at the end
Business
The government is preparing to launch a comprehensive Tractor Policy as part of its broader plan to stimulate industrial growth and modernize agriculture. The policy, under final review, is expected to address regulatory duties, improve exports, and provide structural support to the tractor industry, which remains vital to Pakistan’s