ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a new pension scheme to cut expenses and bring fiscal discipline. In the first phase, it has been implemented for civil employees only and will be extended to armed forces employees after one year. However, experts warn that this piecemeal approach may not work, as the reform’s success depends on…
Jensen Ackles is sharing his reaction to the news that Countdown was not renewed at Amazon’sPrime Video for a second season. The crime thriller debuted its first season in June before wrapping up its 13 episodes in early September following a weekly rollout. The series followed LAPD officer Mark Meachum (played by Ackles), who joins…
KARACHI: A significant rise has been recorded in tax collection from wedding ceremonies across the country, as authorities intensify efforts to ensure the collection of withholding tax on such events. According to documents of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), during the fiscal year 2024-25, withholding tax deductions from weddings increased by 19 percent, alongside…
At least 27 people have been killed in fierce clashes between Hamas security forces and armed members of the Dughmush family in Gaza City, in one of the most violent internal confrontations since the end of major Israeli operations in the enclave. Masked Hamas gunmen exchanged fire with clan fighters near the city’s Jordanian hospital,…
Oct 12, 2025, 10:56 AM ET Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was booked and released at the Marion County Jail on Sunday, telling a reporter as he left the jail that he was focused on his recovery from stab wounds he suffered in the altercation that resulted in multiple charges against him. Sanchez was released…
Reese Witherspoon has officially entered her author era, kicking off the book tour for her first novel, Gone Before Goodbye, in Los Angeles on Saturday alongside her co-writer Harlan Coben. The pair brought their thriller — which follows Maggie McCabe, an Army combat surgeon who finds herself thrown into the world of Russian billionaires and…
China’s secrecy authorities have warned staff in propaganda departments and classified units to keep a grip on confidential information, citing several leaks of state secrets by news media. In an article on Friday, a social media account called Baomiguan, affiliated with the National Administration of State Secrets Protection, urged relevant departments to bolster their confidentiality…
LAHORE: In Pakistan’s kitchens, snack factories and food industries, one ingredient quietly sustains, both in terms of affordability and availability, ie, Indonesian palm oil. As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia has become the backbone of Pakistan’s edible oil market, playing a decisive role in keeping its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector running and…
KARACHI: Over 10 million children under the age of five will receive polio drops and Vitamin A supplements, said Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah during a meeting on the anti-polio campaign next week. The meeting reviewed the current status of the polio virus in the province, preparations for the National Immunization Days (NIDs), and…
Amazon’s third (!) and final Prime-related sale of 2025 has reached its last few hours. But the October Prime Day sale still has plenty of nifty accessories, gadgets and tech that can be had for less than $25. You might not think many electronics could be worth your time for so cheap, but turns out…
