Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to reducing electricity bills and announced the establishment of a cancer hospital in DG Khan. Addressing a public gathering, he also revealed plans to build a university in Rajanpur. He stated that the federal government is committed to ensuring uniform progress and prosperity across all regions, particularly in underdeveloped areas like South Punjab, through extensive development projects. Focus on Economic Stability Discussing economic progress, the premier highlighted that inflation has dropped from 40% to 2.4%, while interest rates have fallen from 22% to 12%. He emphasized that Pakistan’s economy has stabilized, but now…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Karachi: On Saturday, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) extended the physical remand of the main suspect, Armaghan, for five more days in the Mustafa Aamir murder case. The court also extended the remand of co-accused Shiraz Bukhari alias Shavez and ordered his medical examination. Case Background and Arrests The suspects were presented in court after their four-day physical remand expired. The case involves the alleged kidnapping and murder of Mustafa Aamir, a BBA student, who went missing on January 6. The case gained attention when Armaghan opened fire at the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) police team during a raid at his…
Islamabad: New details have emerged about behind-the-scenes discussions before former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Russia in February 2022. Official records and insider disclosures reveal that despite receiving intelligence from the United States about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pakistan’s leadership dismissed the concerns. Three years later, the trip remains a key reference point in Pakistan’s political discourse and its diplomatic stance on global conflicts. A few days before Khan’s visit, Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yousuf received a call from US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Sullivan shared crucial intelligence about Russia’s plans, but Pakistan rejected it.…
Islamabad: Amid a clear deadlock in stalled talks between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government, opposition parties have decided to further strengthen their anti-government alliance. They also plan to expand engagement with like-minded parties through key meetings and discussions. As part of this contact campaign, the opposition leadership will visit Sindh and, during a three-day stay, will meet leaders of like-minded parties, including Pir Pagara, the Grand Democratic Alliance, and Ayaz Palijo in Hyderabad. This development comes days after PTI founder Imran Khan directed his party to expedite contact with other opposition parties for protests after Eid. PTI’s strategy was…
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to rename the Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium in the provincial capital, Peshawar, after Imran Khan. According to sources, the provincial government has planned to dedicate the stadium to former Prime Minister and cricket legend Imran Khan. The Sports Department has prepared a summary recommending that the stadium be renamed Imran Khan Cricket Stadium. This proposal will be presented in the provincial cabinet meeting tomorrow, where its approval is highly anticipated. Meanwhile, the construction cost of Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium has seen a significant rise over the years. Initially, in 2018, the estimated cost…
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The UK government has announced a decade-long study to examine the long-term effects of vaping on children. The study will track 100,000 individuals, including children as young as eight, to assess the impact on health and behavior. With the rising trend of vaping among children, the government has been enforcing stricter regulations. Estimates suggest that one in four children aged 11 to 15 has tried vaping. To counter this issue, a ban on disposable vapes—sold for as little as five pounds—will take effect in June. Additionally, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently under parliamentary review, will restrict flavors and packaging…
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Thursday that artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to enhance tax collection. Speaking at the conference “Retail Reimagined: Innovate, Collaborate & Thrive,” organized by the Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC), the minister highlighted concerns over the retail sector’s minimal tax contribution. Despite contributing 19% to GDP, the retail sector pays only 1% in taxes. He emphasized that the disproportionate tax burden on manufacturing, services, and salaried individuals is unsustainable. “We need to bring agriculture, real estate, retail, and wholesale sectors into the tax net,” he stated, praising provincial governments for imposing agricultural…
The capital market witnessed a sharp rally on Thursday, extending its bullish momentum as strong earnings reports from the cement, banking, and pharmaceutical sectors fueled aggressive buying. Investor confidence surged as these sectors saw significant capital inflows, while other segments remained largely stable. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 396.72 points (0.35%), closing at 113,739.15 points. Reflecting renewed optimism, the market surged to an intraday high of 114,202.13 points before profit-taking brought it down to a session low of 113,525.89 points. Ahfaz Mustafa, CEO of Ismail Iqbal Securities, attributed the market’s gains to strong corporate earnings. He…
Washington: The European Union’s trade chief stated on Wednesday that the bloc will act “firmly and swiftly” to protect its interests if the United States imposes tariffs on EU goods, firmly rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that US trade relations with the EU are unfair. “It is the very definition of a win-win partnership, and there is nothing unfair,” Maros Sefcovic added, as Europe prepares for heightened tariff tensions with the United States. Speaking at the American Enterprise Institute on Wednesday, Sefcovic said the EU sees “no justification for sudden, unilateral tariff increases” by the United States, adding that businesses…
