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Islamabad — April 1, 2025In a swift display of law enforcement efficiency, Islamabad Police have arrested all suspects involved in the murder of businessman Amir Awan, who was killed during a robbery, within less than 24 hours of the incident.Addressing a joint press conference alongside the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police, Minister of State…

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…

Islamabad: Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to an alarming 29.9 percent, with every province recording a sharp rise compared to previous figures, according to the latest available data.Urban poverty has seen a steep increase, jumping from 11 percent to 17.4 percent, highlighting that economic hardship is no longer confined to rural areas but is now…

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has stated that Punjab is outperforming all other provinces in governance and development under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.She remarked that Maryam Nawaz is serving the people with dedication and compassion, likening her approach to that of a caring…

Islamabad |Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, on Saturday evening.The two leaders discussed the evolving regional and international situation during their warm and cordial exchange.PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude for Qatar’s strong endorsement of Pakistan-led…