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Islamabad — Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to meet its tax collection target for November, recording a significant shortfall amid ongoing fiscal pressures. According to official data, the FBR collected Rs 878 billion against the monthly target of Rs 1,034 billion, resulting in a shortfall of Rs 156 billion. The gap has…

The Hague, February 23, 2026Rob Jetten was formally sworn in as Prime Minister of the Netherlands today, making history as the country’s youngest-ever head of government at just 38 years of age. He is also the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister — a milestone in a nation long known for its progressive values.King Willem-Alexander…

Islamabad:Report By Muhammad Saleem. Renowned Pakistani journalist, columnist, author, and photographer Javeria Siddique has won the election for the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Gender Council for the term 2026-2029. She will serve as the Regional Gender Coordinator for Asia-Pacific.Javeria Siddique is a prominent figure in Pakistani media. She currently serves as Vice President of…

Islamabad — Special ReportA fresh controversy has erupted in Pakistan’s judicial landscape over the proposed transfer of judges, as reasons have emerged explaining why the Judicial Commission of Pakistan declined to convene a session on the matter.In his formal response, the Chief Justice stated that transferring judges from the Sindh High Court to the Islamabad…

Karachi / Islamabad — June 26, 2026Pakistan observed Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram — on Friday, with large-scale religious processions held across the country to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions at the Battle of Karbala over 1,400 years ago.Processions featuring the Shabi-e-Alam (symbolic…