ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A shocking revelation has emerged in Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Interior that 33,000 firearm licenses were issued to tax non-filers, while only 3,000 licenses were granted to taxpaying citizens.The disparity was highlighted by Senator Talha Mahmood during a committee meeting on Monday, sparking sharp criticism from lawmakers over the lax enforcement…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – The northwestern Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held a unique auction of personalized vehicle license plates, with numbers bearing names of political and prominent figures selling for hundreds of thousands to millions of rupees.Organized by the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department at Nishtar Hall Peshawar, the auction saw the ‘Wazir 1’…
Brussels/Berlin/Auschwitz — International Holocaust Remembrance Day is being observed across the world to honor the victims of the Holocaust and to reaffirm the global commitment to combating hatred, racism, and genocide.On this occasion, Tatiana Bucci, a survivor of the notorious Auschwitz death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, addressed the European Parliament. In her speech, she recalled…
ISLAMABAD – Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Than Swe held crucial talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister during an official visit aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation between the two nations.The Prime Minister warmly received the Myanmar delegation and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening longstanding ties with Myanmar. During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for enhanced collaboration…
Abu Dhabi: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Abu Dhabi on a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Monday.He was received at the Presidential Flight Terminal of Zayed International Airport by UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Shafqat Ali Khan, was…
Islamabad: The World Bank has called for major improvements in Pakistan’s tax system and a broadening of the tax base, emphasizing the need for stronger revenue generation mechanisms as part of wider development reforms in South Asia.In its latest report on South Asia’s development outlook, the World Bank stressed that Pakistan must strengthen tax administration…
Islamabad: Heavy snowfall in Pakistan’s northern and mountainous regions, coupled with rain in the plains, has intensified cold weather conditions and disrupted daily life, blocking key roads and isolating several areas.According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the ongoing western weather system has brought widespread rain to low-lying areas while triggering continuous snowfall in upper regions….
Releases additional Rs 1.96 million for medical treatment of police employeesBy Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has reiterated his firm commitment to ensuring the health and welfare of the Punjab Police force and their families. In line with this commitment, additional funds amounting to Rs 1.96 million have been…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified enforcement operations against tax defaulters and businesses involved in sales record irregularities in Lahore and Sheikhupura, officials said on Wednesday.According to a PRA spokesperson, inspection teams conducted checks at beauty parlors, aesthetic clinics, marquees, and restaurants as part of the ongoing crackdown. During the…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has intensified its crackdown against drug dealers and smugglers across the province, achieving significant success in intelligence-based operations conducted in Lahore and Gujranwala over the past two days.According to CNF officials, approximately 16 kilograms of narcotics were recovered during the operations. The seized drugs…
