LAHORE: The Punjab government has recorded a 35 to 40 per cent increase in tax collection over the past two years, provincial ministers said on Wednesday, adding that improved revenue performance has enabled the province to present a deficit-free budget without imposing new taxes on consumers. Speaking at a post-budget […]
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Post-mortem confirms nine-year-old Hania Adeel died from multiple gunshot wounds
WEB DESK: A post-mortem examination of nine-year-old Hania Adeel has confirmed that she died due to multiple gunshot injuries sustained during an alleged encounter involving the Counter Crime Department (CCD), according to medico-legal findings. The report states that the child succumbed to severe internal and external bleeding caused by extensive […]
Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to feature in Fifa World Cup
Zidane Iqbal made history on Monday by becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to appear in a men’s FIFA World Cup match. The Iraq midfielder reached the milestone after coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute during Iraq’s 4-1 defeat to Norway in their Group I match […]
UK minister hails PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir for ‘historic role’ in regional peace and stability
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations by expanding cooperation in security, law enforcement and migration management during a high-level meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and British Deputy Foreign Secretary Hamish Falconer on Wednesday. The meeting focused on Pakistan-UK relations and the […]
Pakistan to facilitate repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, says Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that Pakistan will facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, who are expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days before returning to Iran. In a statement, Dar said the group includes eight Iranian fishermen rescued at […]
Iranian tankers exit US blockade as US-Iran peace talks near
The first tankers carrying Iranian crude oil have exited the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a shipping tracking service, as the United States and Iran prepare to begin negotiations on a final peace agreement later this week. TankerTrackers, which monitors global oil shipments using satellite […]
$300bn private investment fund proposed under US-Iran framework agreement
A proposed $300 billion private investment fund aimed at boosting investment in Iran has been included in the US-Iran framework agreement, with more than half of the planned financing already committed by international investors, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The source said the fund is intended to […]
US plans permanent Marine weapons stockpile in Australia
The United States is moving ahead with plans to establish a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in southeastern Australia, marking the first such facility for the service in the country as Washington strengthens its military posture in the Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over China’s expanding military capabilities. […]
FBI says it foiled alleged plot targeting White House UFC event attended by Trump
US law enforcement agencies say they have foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event attended by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other senior officials. FBI Director Kash Patel announced that multiple individuals had been taken into custody […]
UK announces £8m package to strengthen anti-crime and illegal migration cooperation with Pakistan
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £8 million in funding to strengthen joint efforts with Pakistan to combat organised crime, people smuggling and illegal migration, with the package aimed at improving border security, visa systems and law enforcement capabilities. According to a statement issued by the British High Commission, […]



























