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The federal government has implemented new tax measures on bank transactions from July 1, affecting both tax filers and non-filers across Pakistan. Under the revised policy, individuals who regularly file their tax returns will now face a 0.3% withholding tax on cash withdrawals exceeding Rs. 50,000 per
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Mumbai: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has revealed that Pakistan cricket legend Javed Miandad’s famous last-ball six in 1986 “ruined” what was supposed to be one of the happiest days of his life — his wedding day. In a recent interview, the Lagaan star shared a nostalgic and humorous memory
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India has lifted its ban on several Pakistani YouTube channels and celebrity social media accounts, restoring digital access for millions of Indian users who follow Pakistani entertainment content. The ban, imposed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir, had affected a wide range of Pakistani content
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has announced a fare increase for all passenger, express, and mail trains, effective from July 4, 2025. According to an official notification issued on Wednesday, fares for express and passenger trains will be increased by 2%, with the hike applying to both current and advance bookings. The
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At least five individuals, including Assistant Commissioner Nawagai Faisal Ismail, were killed and 11 others injured in a powerful bomb blast targeting a government vehicle in Khar tehsil's Sadiqabad area of Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Waqas Rafique, the
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Pakistan is expected to experience a fresh spell of widespread monsoon rains over the next eight days, with the Meteorological Department (PMD) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issuing alerts for flash floods, urban flooding, landslides, and transport disruption across multiple regions. According to the PMD, the ongoing rain spell
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Controversial TikTok personality Kashif Zameer has once again landed in legal trouble after being arrested by the Crime Control Department (CCD) for the public display of weapons and promoting gun culture on social media. Zameer was detained from Lahore’s Iqbal Town along with 13 armed private security guards after
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a tax-free mobile phone registration facility for overseas Pakistanis, allowing them to register one device without paying duties for up to 120 days during each visit to Pakistan. According to an official statement, the initiative is part of FBR’s policy
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A disturbing video showing a security guard manhandling an elderly woman at the WAPDA complex in Sheikhupura has gone viral, triggering widespread public outrage and prompting swift action from authorities. The incident occurred when the woman visited the WAPDA office to seek correction of her electricity bill. In the widely
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday announced a special honour for two young men from Swat, Muhammad Hilal Khan and Asmat Ali, who courageously rescued tourists during a recent flash flood in the Swat River. During a ceremony at the Governor House, the governor lauded the selfless bravery
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The prices of petroleum products in Pakistan are expected to rise significantly from July 1, 2025, despite a notable decline in global oil prices, according to a report by News citing official sources. The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is expected to increase by Rs14.86 per litre, while
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Ireland has become the first European country to pass legislation banning the import and trade of goods produced in Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The legislation follows the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, which declared Israeli settlements