LAHORE: Pakistan’s music industry is flourishing rapidly, powered by new voices and talented artists who are bringing fresh energy to the stage. Among these emerging names, Sara Altaf has quickly distinguished herself, capturing hearts with her distinctive style and enchanting voice. Altaf began her career in 2021, and from the outset, her emotionally charged performances…
The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the deadline for taxpayers to submit their income tax returns for the financial year 2024-2025 by October 15. The decision to extend the deadline was made in response to requests from various business associations, tax bar associations, and the general public. In a circular issued by the Federal…
Britain plans to tighten the rules over how migrants can settle permanently by making applicants prove their value to society, including being able to speak a “high standard” of English, interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Monday. The plan is the latest government effort to dent the rising popularity of the populist Reform UK party,…
The federal government has announced an increase in the prices of petroleum products, with the new rates taking effect from October 1. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol has been raised by Rs4.07 per litre, while high-speed diesel prices have increased by Rs4.04 per litre. Following the…
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab criticised the federal government for announcing Rs20 billion for Karachi, terming it a “lollipop” compared to the city’s actual need of Rs200 billion, saying those sitting in Islamabad cannot solve Karachi’s problems. He made the remarks while speaking to the media after inaugurating Imam Mehdi Park and Sports Ground in New…
Qatar said it was set to hold talks with Hamas negotiators, Egypt and Turkiye Tuesday to discuss US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, adding that Hamas would study it “responsibly”. Trump unveiled a plan in Washington calling for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas within 72 hours, disarmament of the group and a gradual…
AI is coming for your jobs…but which jobs,and how quickly? Associate Professor of Economics at Lahore University of Management Sciences Ali Hasanain held a session on Tuesday at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry about the Economics of AI. He explained the current state of LLMs, the potential effects of advanced models on…
By Staff Reporter Dr Ansab Ali Lahore — Commissioner Punjab Social Security, Muhammad Ali, inaugurated the expansion project of the Emergency Block at Shahdara Social Security Hospital during his visit on Monday. The ceremony was attended by Medical Advisor Dr. Humaira Buzdar, Medical Superintendent Dr. Mazhar Awan, and other senior officials. The Emergency Ward capacity…
Report by M.Shezad Lahore — Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, paid rich tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of Pakistan’s minority communities at a launch ceremony organized at FC College, Lahore. The event, which highlighted the role of minorities in the defence and nation-building of the country, was attended by eminent…
Lahore (Report by Farzana Chaudhry) Acting Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Zaheer Iqbal Chanar, has said that relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan are rooted in brotherhood and mutual trust. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Speaker of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, Nurdin Ismailov, who led a parliamentary delegation to the…
