ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday opposed any move to reduce provincial shares in federal taxes through an amendment in the Constitution, urging instead that such matters be resolved through a new National Finance Commission (NFC) award. Addressing a news conference, Chief Minister’s Adviser on Finance Muzammil Aslam said that any change in the revenue distribution between…
. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan’s passport now placed among the world’s top 100 passports according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Responding to questions in the National Assembly, he said this achievement was made possible through wide-ranging reforms and technological improvements. He informed that, as…
. ISLAMABAD: A resolution was submitted by PTI members in the National Assembly to arrange a meeting between K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and founding chairman Imran Khan. “This House affirms that consultation between elected representatives and their political leadership is a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy,” stated the resolution. Recognising that lmran remains the head…
. Farooq Sattar. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Wednesday demanded that local governments (LGs) be given autonomy in the proposed 27th (Constitution) Amendment. MQM-P leader Farooq Sattar presented the demand while addressing a news conference in Islamabad, alongside party leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Sattar asserted that after provincial autonomy had been…
MORIOKA, JAPAN: Wall paintings of Shohei Ohtani created by Los Angeles muralist Robert Vargas have recently been unveiled in the northeastern Japan city of Oshu, likely becoming the newest must-visit spot in the baseball superstar’s hometown for fans. The famed artist is known for his giant mural featuring Ohtani’s two-way talents as a batter and…
Change of timings will be effective from Thursday, and all institutions have been instructed to strictly follow The Rawalpindi district administration has revised school timings across the city and cantonment areas to help manage traffic flow, affected by the ongoing Kachehri Chowk development work including the construction of an underpass and an overhead bridge. According…
China expanded its market access by reducing tariffs to 7.3%, increasing free trade partners to 30 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai on November 05. Photo: China Xinhua News/X Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed that China will continue to pursue high-quality growth and promote high-standard opening up, pledging new contributions to…
The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited has failed to process around 72,000 gas connection applications despite the lapse of five years and collecting full payments from the applicants — a clear violation of OGRA service standards. Audit officials revealed it to the subcommittee of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which expressed strong displeasure…
Treasury, opposition members trade barbs over proposed amendment, sharply disagree over its implications Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry addressing the National Assembly during Wednesday’s session. Photo: X Heated exchanges erupted in the National Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers debated the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment. The treasury benches rejected claims that the government…
Former interior minister was stopped by immigration officials at Islamabad International Airport Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid speaking media at Islamabad International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Screengrab Former interior minister and senior politician Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was stopped from leaving the country despite Lahore High Court orders permitting him to perform Umrah. Rashid, who was…
