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Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to celebrate Basant every year after declaring the event safe and successful in Lahore, following strict security measures and coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies.According to official sources, the provincial government had issued strict instructions to security institutions to ensure a safe Basant, with a particular focus on preventing…

ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan has officially transferred the authority to collect levy on petroleum products to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), marking a significant shift in the country’s energy taxation framework.According to FBR officials, all registered petrol stations purchasing petroleum products will now be required to submit complete details of their transactions…

Sudden, ferocious wildfires broke out across several locations in France amid an intense heatwave, engulfing a large area and reducing more than 900 acres of land to ashes. As a result, around 3,000 local residents and tourists from nearby towns and residential areas were urgently evacuated to safe locations.As of this report, firefighters and rescue…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Khanewal, PakistanKHANEWAL: The Chief Minister Punjab Inter-Tehsil Kabaddi Championship 2026 was successfully held at the Sports Stadium Khanewal, with teams from all four tehsils of the district participating in a spirited competition.The event was attended by prominent dignitaries including Member of the National Assembly Muhammad Khan Daha and Divisional Sports Officer…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol met Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue Rashid Mahmood Langrial and discussed key taxation, industrial, and business-related issues, along with the upcoming federal budget proposals submitted by the Lahore Chamber.During the meeting, the FBR Chairman informed the LCCI…