Germany has implemented several important financial and tax adjustments starting February 2026, affecting salaries, health insurance contributions, and cryptocurrency reporting rules. Many employees are already experiencing a “pay slip shock” as their net take-home pay appears lower than expected.Basic tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) increasedThe annual tax-free threshold has risen from €12,096 to €12,348. This means no…
Islamabad, Pakistan – January 31, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed profound sorrow and grief on the demise of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, who passed away today at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness in Islamabad.In his condolence message, the Prime Minister prayed for the elevation…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is prepared to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the basis of equality and mutual respect, emphasizing that Iran has never pursued nuclear weapons and is willing to commit to a fair agreement that guarantees “no nuclear weapons” in return for the lifting of…
Two separate explosions rocked different cities in Iran on Saturday, resulting in at least five deaths and more than 10 injuries, according to Iranian state media and local officials.In the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, a powerful blast struck a residential building, killing one person — a 4-year-old girl — and injuring 14 others….
Islamabad, Pakistan – January 31, 2026The Government of Pakistan has announced new prices for petroleum products effective from February 1, 2026. High Speed Diesel (HSD) has been increased by Rs 11.30 per litre, while the price of petrol (Motor Spirit) will remain unchanged.The revised prices are as follows:High Speed Diesel: Rs 268.38 per litre (previously…
Lahore, Pakistan – January 31, 2026Pakistan delivered a dominant performance to crush Australia by 90 runs in the second T20 International at Gaddafi Stadium, sealing the three-match series 2-0 with one game remaining. This marks Pakistan’s largest victory by runs against Australia in T20I history, surpassing their previous best of 66 runs (in Abu Dhabi,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan – January 31, 2026The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for the month of February 2026According to the official notification issued by OGRA, the per-kilogram price of LPG has been raised by Rs 6.37. The new price for February…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan – January 31, 2026Schools in Punjab province will resume their regular working hours starting Monday, February 2, 2026, after the temporary late-start schedule linked to winter smog came to an endMost private schools have already informed parents that classes will now begin at 8:00 am. Primary (smaller) classes will be…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan – January 31, 2026The Internal Accountability Branch (ICB) of the Punjab Police has completed its investigation into allegations of torture against Ghulam Murtaza, the husband of a woman who died along with her 10-month-old daughter after falling into an open manhole near Bhati Gate in LahoreAccording to the inquiry report,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan – January 31, 2026The Chief Secretary Punjab has removed Director General Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Kinza Murtaza from her post following the emergence of a major financial scandal involving more than two billion rupees during her tenureIn a notification issued by Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Kinza Murtaza has been…
