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World Bank Urges Pakistan to Reform Tax System, Expand Tax Base
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…
Applications for Hajj 2027 Enter Final Phase at Punjab Social Security
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) has announced that the receipt of applications for Hajj 2027 from registered workers has entered its final phase. Only two days remain for the submission of applications, with the last date fixed as July 15, 2026.Registered workers who meet the prescribed eligibility…
Greek Air Force F-16 Bursts Into Flames During Emergency Landing at Zakynthos Airport, Pilot Safe
ZAKYNTHOS, Greece — A Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet caught fire during an emergency landing at the international airport on the western Greek island of Zakynthos after suffering a technical malfunction.The aircraft had taken off from Araxos Air Base on a training flight when it developed a sudden technical fault mid-air. The pilot immediately…
Marguerite Gnakadé: Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to Gnassingbé rule
A former defence minister and vocal critic of Togo’s government, Marguerite Gnakadé, has been arrested, according to security sources. Gnakadé, the sister-in-law of long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé, recently called for his resignation and urged the military to stand with the people in ending decades of dynastic rule. “She was arrested for serious acts, including her…
ACAAP warns nationwide strike over illegal air cargo chargesLCCI holds emergency press conference against air cargo charges
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: An emergency press conference was held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry against the sudden increase in air cargo ground handling charges. Exporters, air cargo agents, and members of the business community termed the additional charges illegal, unethical, and harmful to exports, demanding their immediate withdrawal.LCCI President…
Super El Niño Brings 16-Foot Whale Shark Near California Coast
CALIFORNIA — A rare 14-to-16-foot whale shark has been spotted off the Southern California coast, drawing attention from marine experts. The shark was sighted between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island and captured on camera by pilot Carl Saburones, who was scouting for commercial fishing. Whale sharks typically inhabit warm tropical waters, making the sighting unusual…
