GILGIT: The protest over the implementation of the GB Chief Court’s order, which restrains the collection of income tax, sales tax, and additional sales tax on imported items from China through the Khunjerab Pass, intensified on Wednesday, with protesters disrupting immigration operations and blocking the exit point to China from Pakistan through the Pass. Protesters threatened to block the Karakoram Highway (CPEC), the main entry and exit point at Khunjerab Top, and extend the protest to other areas of the region if their demands are not met. GB traders continued their protest sit-in outside the Sost Dry Port for the sixth consecutive day…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Ride-hailing service Careem on Thursday announced that it had rolled out flexible pricing options for its services in Karachi. A press release from the company issued today said that with its new “Flexi Ride” option, customers and Careem drivers can negotiate and choose their preferred price to take rides on their preferred fare. It said the option would offer four categories: Flexi GO, Flexi GO Mini, Flexi Bikes and Flexi Riksha. The company said the GO Premium category would remain unchanged and continue offering the pre-existing marketplace model based on a variable fare. “At the time of booking a Flexi…
Pakistan has received five bids from Chinese firms to help it raise funds via Panda bonds on Thursday, a Bloomberg report confirmed. Panda bonds are a type of debt security issued by foreign entities in the Chinese capital markets, and they are denominated in Chinese yuan (RMB). These bonds allow foreign issuers, including multinational corporations, international financial institutions, and sovereign governments, to access capital from Chinese investors. “The government had gotten three offers from law firms and two from credit rating agencies by the time its deadline for proposals expired,” the report said, adding that two local firms had also shown interest in…
Twenty-four people were killed and 17 injured as monsoon rains lashed various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 29 through Thursday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said. Pakistan experiences its monsoon season from July to August, typically receiving around 255mm of rain each month. In 2022, the monsoon rains caused extensive damage throughout the country, with over 75,000 homes destroyed and 130,000 partially damaged in KP alone, according to figures from the government and international aid agencies. A report from the KP PDMA released today said that excessive rainfall led to saturated flood basins, overflowing rivers, and overwhelmed the…
Torrential rains in Lahore broke a record of at least 44 years on Thursday as the city witnessed a maximum rainfall of almost 360 millimetres within hours in the Airport area. Mazhar Hussain, spokesperson for Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), confirmed to Dawn.com that the record for maximum rainfall in a day during monsoon was broken today. The city was lashed by almost 360mm of rain in three hours, AFP quoted the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) as saying, breaking a previous record of 332mm over three hours in July 1980. “This was record-breaking rainfall,” the agency’s deputy director Farooq Dar told AFP …
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have sparked speculation that they may be married after a cryptic discovery in his suite at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans believe the couple, who have been dating for over a year, may have had a secret wedding. The rumours started after a fan shared photos from a stadium tour, including a picture of Travis’ suite, which has gone viral on social media. The image has led fans to suspect that the singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end may have tied the knot in private. The latest photos seem to show that Travis arranged a…
Patrick Dempsey commemorates a quarter century of love and commitment with his wife, Jillian Dempsey, as they celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The Grey’s Anatomy star, 58, honoured his partner with a heartfelt post on Instagram on July 31. “25 years, it feels like just yesterday!” he began alongside a photo of the two at the altar on their wedding day. “I can’t get over how quickly the time has gone by. Life would not be the same without you, your vision, your kindness, your compassion, your love, your sexiness, your intelligence, your warmth, your friendship, your wisdom.” “The love of my…
Prince William, who’s said to be excited about his upcoming milestone, won’t be accompanied by his beloved wife Kate Middleton on his big day due to the future Queen’s health condition. The Princess of Wales’ first overseas trip alongside William since her cancer diagnosis seems to be in doubt due to her ongoing chemotheraphy. Prince William, who founded the Earthshot Prize in 2020 to find solutions to help defeat climate change, is set to travel to South Africa this year. Royal commentators Cameron Walker and Svar discussed the upcoming event on GB News. Svar said: “There was some uncertainty around whether…
Kevin Costner’s Western epic, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2, will be screened at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival in September, offering fans a chance to see it on the big screen in Italy. Costner expressed gratitude to supporters who continue to back his project. “I’m indebted to Alberto Barbera for his courage and leadership in committing to this cinematic journey,” Costner, 69, wrote on Instagram, referring to the festival’s artistic director. “It is with gratitude and excitement that I return to the Venice Film Festival. Long live the movies and those willing to stand for them.” On Saturday,…
Prince Harry and Prince William’s relationship appears to be non-existent at this point, but there seems to be a glimmer of hope. The Duke of Sussex and his elder brother are at odds with one other to the point where they are not even speaking. However, an insider quoted by People Magazine reveals hope for reconciliation. According to the source, the rift between the Prince of Wales and Harry “very bad” but not to the point that it’s “irreparable.” The uplifting update comes after former royal butler, Grant Harrold, claimed that the William and Charles are considering to attend the 2027…
