Listen to article Pakistan is observing the 76th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with solemnity and reverence today. The nation honors the legacy of its founding father, whose leadership played a pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan. Born on December 25, 1876, Jinnah led the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s establishment on […]
Listen to article President Asif Ali Zardari is set to host a dinner for the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and its coalition allies on Tuesday, sources revealed. The event is expected to include senators, members of the National Assembly, provincial governors, and chief ministers. Additionally, political parties including the Awami National Party (ANP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has suspended two tax officers for issuing multi-billion rupees prima facie genuine tax refund, which the Finance Minister himself had instructed to release aimed at removing a bottleneck in the way of $80 million Saudi investment in a Pakistani company. The development comes amid yet another decision of the government to […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finalised a trade liberalisation plan aimed at drastically reducing import taxes to stimulate exports and boost economic growth. The plan, estimated to cost the government Rs476 billion over the medium term, promises to enhance competitiveness and open up the economy. The Tariff Rationalisation for Export-Led Growth plan has already received in-principle approval […]
Listen to article The federal cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the immediate closure of the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD) and the implementation of the first phase of the ML-1 railway project. During today’s cabinet meeting, a two-point agenda was discussed and approved. The first point on the agenda involved amending […]
Listen to article Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has highlighted the significance of collaboration with Turkiye in the aviation sector, describing it as a “vital component” of the two nations’ bilateral relations. His remarks came during a meeting on Friday with the Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, Mehmat T. Nane, and the CEO of Lucky Cement Limited, Muhammad […]
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the foreign tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan’s flood-hit Astore district are safe and have been moved away from the affected zones. Following the Prime Minister’s directive to prioritise the safety of both tourists and locals, the NDMA acted swiftly to address the situation. In […]
LAHORE: Javelin throw Olympian, Arshad Nadeem, who recently won Pakistan’s first individual gold at 2024 summer Olympics in Paris, arrived at the Lahore airport on a Turkish airlines flight in early hours of Sunday (today). According to Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) Muhammad Akram Sahi, Arshad Nadeem was expected to land post-midnight at Allama Iqbal […]
Arshad Nadeem’s historic gold medal win at the Paris Olympics has garnered widespread congratulations from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, leaders of the armed forces, and other national leaders. President Zardari lauded Arshad Nadeem for his record-setting javelin throw, describing it as a monumental feat that brought honor to the entire nation. […]