Taras, a soldier who has served more than three years on the front lines and recently shot down an explosives-laden Russian drone, declined to give his last name in line with wartime protocol. According to Taras, Putin is aiming to deceive Trump by appealing to the US president’s self-image as a peacemaker to prevent further economic sanctions. Meanwhile, the Russian leader is pushing for a significant military breakthrough in eastern Ukraine. “Putin truly believes that before this winter, he will seize something substantial, or that his troops will break through the front line and dictate terms to Ukraine,” Taras stated.…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised its Sales Tax Rules, introducing two key changes to enhance tax compliance and transparency. The amendments include the suspension of sales tax registration for issuing fake invoices and the mandatory integration of electronic invoicing. Suspension of Registration for Fake Invoices According to The News, the FBR has amended the Sales Tax Rules 2006. Under the new rules, a Commissioner with jurisdiction can now suspend the registration of any person without prior notice if they are satisfied that the person has issued fake invoices, evaded tax, or committed tax fraud. This suspension would…
The equity market started the week on a high note, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reaching a new record territory on Monday. This sustained buying interest was driven by robust corporate results and growing optimism regarding the resolution of circular debt. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at an all-time high of 146,929.84 points, marking a gain of 1,547.05 points, or 1.06%. During the session, the index briefly touched an intraday high of 147,005.17 points, before settling lower. Ahfaz Mustafa, CEO of Ismail Iqbal Securities, attributed the rally to “stellar corporate results, improving sentiment and liquidity.” He added that the…
Paul Walter Hauser, who made his debut as the antihero Mole Man in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps,’ has made a surprising confession in an interview with GQ. The actor admitted that he told a lot of people about his role despite the strict secrecy surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). “For the most part, I was zip-lipped, and everybody understands at this point. They all know if you do Star Wars, or Marvel, you can’t talk about it,” Hauser said. “But if I’m being honest—and I pride myself on my honesty nowadays—I probably told 70 or 80 random people,…
Despite the positive box office reception of his new hit comedy film ‘The Naked Gun,’ 73-year-old actor Liam Neeson has stated he doesn’t want to make a sequel. Neeson, who stars as Frank Drebin Jr. in the reboot of the spoof comedy franchise, shared his verdict on a potential ‘The Naked Gun 2’ in an interview with Newsweek on Saturday. “I think it’s a one-off, yeah. And if it succeeds, good,” Liam told the outlet. “I think the film’s going to have a few giggles and a few laughs in it, and God, we all need that at the minute,”…
Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas have sparked speculation about a potential Camp Rock 3. On Sunday, the actress and singer joined the Jonas Brothers—Kevin, Nick, and Joe—onstage during their JONAS20 tour at MetLife Stadium. As Kevin, Nick, and Joe began playing “Gotta Find You” from their Disney Channel movie Camp Rock, Demi appeared and performed “Wouldn’t Change a Thing” and “This Is Me” with them. This performance marks 17 years since the release of the original Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. The performance was also a reunion between Demi and her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, whom she…
In an exclusive interview with Variety, 21-year-old actor Sam Nivola criticized older Hollywood stars for getting plastic surgery to secure “young roles,” which he says is taking opportunities from younger talent. “The old movie stars are getting plastic surgery, and they’re looking younger and they’re staying young,” Nivola told the outlet. “You have these really old people playing young roles. And it’s not giving any space for the young’uns to move in and make a name for themselves.” The The White Lotus actor added, “With all due respect to those people, one day they won’t be here anymore, literally, and…
Reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian celebrated her sister Kylie Jenner’s birthday with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Kourtney shared a carousel of photos with Kylie, including some nostalgic throwback pictures from her childhood. One particular photo, which captured everyone’s attention, showed Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian sitting on a bench with a very young Kylie, who was not yet a teenager. The post also included other photos and a video clip of Kourtney and Kylie, where Kourtney, the founder of Lemme, kissed the Kylie Cosmetics mogul on the cheek. In the caption, Kourtney affectionately wrote, “Tinker Bell! May you shine forever…
Selena Gomez has always been in the spotlight, with her life consistently making headlines, whether for her hit songs or her high-profile relationships. Throughout her career, the iconic singer has been romantically linked to several notable public figures, with some relationships garnering more attention than others. Here’s a look back at some of Selena Gomez’s most significant relationships: Nick Jonas: Gomez and Jonas first began dating in 2008, a relationship that blossomed during their time as Disney Channel stars. Speculation about their romance intensified when Gomez appeared in the Jonas Brothers’ “Burnin’ Up” music video that summer. The couple dated…
The Israeli military announced that it killed an Al Jazeera journalist, Anas Al Sharif, in a Gaza airstrike, accusing him of being a Hamas cell leader. However, rights advocates and Al Jazeera itself dispute this claim, arguing he was targeted for his frontline reporting and that Israel has failed to provide evidence for its accusation. Al Jazeera and Gaza officials confirmed that Al Sharif, 28, was among a group of four journalists and an assistant who were killed in a strike on a tent near Shifa Hospital in eastern Gaza City. An official at the hospital stated that two other…
