London: Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has stepped down from her position following a controversy over property transactions. Rayner had earlier admitted to tax avoidance in connection with a real estate purchase. Investigations were being conducted against her on the instructions of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Her resignation marks the first major political setback…
Islamabad: In a rare and direct move, Supreme Court Senior Puisne Judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has written a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Khan ahead of the upcoming Full Court meeting, raising serious institutional concerns linked to the principle of judicial independence. Justice Shah questioned why the Practice and Procedure Committee has never been…
Islamabad: Religious gatherings across Pakistan commemorated the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, highlighting 1,500 years of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) message of mercy, love, and tolerance. Speakers at the events stressed that devotion to the Prophet remains deeply rooted in the hearts of Muslims and can never fade. They urged believers to align their lives with the…
Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that it seems the United States has lost India and Russia to China’s influence, adding that he prays for both nations to have a prosperous future. Trump further expressed hope that the three countries could still share a long and prosperous future together, noting that his best wishes…
Islamabad: The National Assembly convened a session to deliberate on issues of floods and terrorism; however, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) boycotted the proceedings. Speaker of the Assembly remarked that PTI has no concern for national issues, while the Law Minister stated that the party’s leader would only emerge following judicial decisions. In response, the PTI Chairman…
Kasur: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman has demanded the imposition of an agricultural emergency in the country, stating that while the efforts of the Punjab government are commendable, the provincial administration alone cannot support the flood-affected people. Speaking to flood victims in Kasur, he emphasized that farmers should be assisted through the provision of seeds…
Islamabad: Inflationary pressures in Pakistan intensified during the past week, with the national statistics agency reporting a 1.29 percent rise in the weekly inflation rate. According to the latest data, prices of 23 essential commodities increased, while 4 items saw a decline, and 24 remained stable. Economists caution that the sustained surge in food and…
RAWALPINDI –M.Saleem jutt . Police in Rawalpindi have deported 3,000 Afghan nationals since the beginning of 2025, fulfilling their assigned task under the government’s repatriation drive, according to police sources. The deported group included 1,600 men, over 550 women, and 825 children. In September alone, police detained 219 Afghan nationals and shifted them to a holding…
DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the ticketing schedule and details of the opening ceremony for the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup. According to the announcement, renowned Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal will headline the opening ceremony, adding a cultural and musical dimension to the sporting spectacle. This year’s mega event will…
ISLAMABAD – M.Saleem The Government of Pakistan has collected PKR 85 billion in income tax from the salaried class during the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 21 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In July and August of…
