By our Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to tighten Pakistan’s tax net, with plans to increase levies on bank and ATM transactions by non-filers as part of broader efforts to boost government revenue. According to official sources, the government is considering raising the tax on cash…
By our Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan — Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has voiced strong support for the government’s decision to ban the hardline religious group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), saying that the state should not engage in dialogue with any organization involved in terrorism or violence. Speaking to reporters in…
By our Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan — Provincial Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken decisive steps to end land encroachment across Punjab, claiming that the new property ordinance permanently blocks the activities of land-grabbing groups. Speaking to reporters in Lahore, Bukhari said that for decades, land…
By our Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly criticized the Punjab government’s decision to provide monthly stipends to mosque imams, calling it an attempt to “buy the conscience” of religious scholars. Speaking at an Ulema Convention in the southern city of Multan, Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan…
Says Gilgit-Baltistan is Pakistan’s crown, northern gateway, and symbol of lasting friendship with China President Asif Ali Zardari addresses the central ceremony marking the 78th Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan. Photo: PID President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the freedom enjoyed by the people of Gilgit-Baltistan serves as a reminder of the unfinished struggle of…
The blast happened hours after a house under construction was hit by an explosive device Shooting incident occurredin Vorizia, Heraklion, Crete. PHOTO: Stefanos Rapanis/Eurokinissi/ the national herald website GREECE: At least two people died and several were injured on Saturday, state media reported, in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete suspected to be…
Fisherman Ejaz Mallah was arrested by Pakistani authorities after being coerced by Indian intelligence to spy for them Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar speaks alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry during a press conference at the Press Information Department on Saturday. Photo: PID A Pakistani fisherman allegedly recruited by Indian intelligence to carry…
Donald Sutherland‘s memoir reflecting on his life and career as a pillar of Hollywood is being held up by his estate. In a lawsuit filed in New York federal court on Thursday, Penguin Random House details a dispute with McNichol Pictures in which the company failed to deliver a manuscript of Made Up, But Still…
ESPN Nov 1, 2025, 11:15 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions It’s a new month, and there’s another new weekend of action across Europe! We kick things off in the Premier League with two big clashes as league leaders Arsenal visit Burnley, while Manchester United will seek their fourth straight win as they travel…
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends Outreach/BRICS Plus format session at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia on October 24, 2024. PHOTO: AP ISTANBUL: Turkey will on Monday host a meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim countries to discuss a US peace plan for Gaza, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. Fidan told reporters on Friday…
