Cabinet greenlights overhaul, digital transformation of FBR
ISLAMABAD: In a meeting held on Tuesday, the Federal Cabinet granted approval for the restructuring and digitisation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), based on recommendations from the Revenue Division. Chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the meeting reviewed the suggestions of an inter-ministerial committee that convened on January 23, led by […]
Balochistan minister says 6 militants killed after security forces thwart terror attacks in Mach – Pakistan
Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that six militants were killed after security forces thwarted three terror attacks in the province’s Mach town last night. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70km from the provincial capital, […]
Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail in cipher case – Pakistan
A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has […]
Imran, Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail in cipher case – Pakistan
A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has […]
PTI candidates, workers face cases, arrests after Sunday rallies in Punjab – Pakistan
BAHAWALNAGAR: A day after braving police crackdown on Sunday for taking out rallies, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) candidates and supporters woke up on Monday to face a new ordeal: criminal cases for breaching multiple sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). In Bahawalnagar, the police registered a case against 234 PTI workers for violating section 144, […]
Balochistan minister says 5 militants killed after security forces thwart terror attacks in Mach – Pakistan
Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that five militants were killed after security forces thwarted three terror attacks in the province’s Mach town last night. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70km from the provincial capital, […]
Economic realities will derail all lofty slogans – Business
Another round of gas and electricity rate hikes would already be in place before the next PM takes over. WHEN inflation-hit and poverty-stricken voters head to polling stations on February 8, after nearly a month of hearing lofty campaign promises designed by parties vying to come to power, they may be forgiven in hoping for […]
Asma Abbas recounts wildest fan requests, encounters
In a recent appearance on a talk show with host Mohsin Abbas Haider, the charismatic and beloved Pakistani actor, singer and producer Asma Abbas had the audience in fits of laughter as she recounted a side-splitting fan encounter that occurred during a chance meeting at a mall. According to Asma, she was out running errands […]
Two TLP men injured in clash with PPP workers in Nawabshah – Pakistan
NAWABSHAH: Two Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists were injured in a clash with Pakistan Peoples Party workers at a section of Nawabshah-Sanghar road on Monday. Both sides accused each other of provocation leading to the violence. The injured were identified as Irfan and Mushtaq Jatt. They were taken to the Peoples Medical University Hospital, Nawabshah, for […]
Balochistan minister says 5 militants ‘neutralised’ after security forces thwart terror attacks in Mach – Pakistan
Interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Tuesday said that five militants had been “neutralised” after security forces thwarted three terror attacks in the province’s Mach town last night. Security forces had thwarted three “coordinated attacks” launched by terrorists using rockets and sophisticated weapons in Mach town on Monday night, some 70km from the provincial […]