By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fazal ur Rehman chaired an important meeting at Punjab Stadium on Friday to review the development of a modern Athlete Databank Portal aimed at identifying and promoting sports talent across the province.During the meeting, a team from the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) presented…
According to a report by Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel is facing growing boycotts, travel bans and political pressure worldwide, prompting several countries to take action against Israeli ministers and settlers.The report, published Thursday under the headline “How Israel Became the World’s Most Boycotted Country,” said the Gaza war and Israeli policies in the West…
Islamabad – In a major relief measure for the pharmaceutical sector and patients, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has proposed the complete removal of customs duties on raw materials used in the local production of over 100 types of medicines, including critical cancer drugs and treatments for other complex diseases.The proposal, part of the upcoming…
Islamabad – In a major relief measure for the pharmaceutical sector and patients, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has proposed the complete removal of customs duties on raw materials used in the local production of over 100 types of medicines, including critical cancer drugs and treatments for other complex diseases.The proposal, part of the upcoming…
Islamabad – The Pakistani government has announced a new 5% tax on earnings of YouTubers, social media influencers, and digital content creators from platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The move aims to bring online income into the formal tax net۔According to the directive, individuals earning money from these international platforms will now fall…
Islamabad/Geneva – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Iran and the United States have reached agreement on the final draft of a peace deal aimed at solidifying the ceasefire and addressing key regional issues, according to announcements from Pakistani leadership.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the major progress on the peace agreement, tagging US President Donald Trump,…
The UK, Australia and Canada announced on Thursday the launch of a new international peace fund to support efforts toward a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. In a joint statement, the three countries said the multi-donor fund would finance projects aimed at building the conditions needed for a negotiated two-state solution.According to the governments,…
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who had been in a coma since December 2022, has died at the age of 47. According to the royal palace, she passed away at Chulalongkorn Hospital on Thursday evening at 7:48 pm local time.The princess collapsed suddenly while exercising with her dogs in December 2022. Doctors said a mycoplasma infection had…
The FIFA World Cup officially began with a lavish opening ceremony in Mexico City, as co-host Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 to start the tournament on a winning note.Football fans are gearing up for nearly 40 days of action across three host nations, in what is set to be the largest World Cup in history.
The outbreak of the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered petroleum price increases in nearly 150 countries worldwide.According to Arab media reports, Cambodia recorded the steepest rise, with petrol prices jumping 67.81% from $1.11 in February to $1.32 in March.Pakistan ranked sixth in the price hike list, with petrol prices…
