New taxes on mobile phones set to drive prices higher in Pakistan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new sales tax policy, effective from July 25, 2024, which is set to impact mobile phone prices significantly. Under the updated Sales Tax Act, 1990, a 25% sales tax will be imposed on completely built-up (CBU) mobile phones valued over $500, while those priced under $500 […]
IHC reserves verdict on PTI’s petition to seek permission to protest in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its decision on Friday regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petition for permission to hold a protest in the federal capital. On Monday, PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan called on everyone to “fully participate” in the peaceful protest across the country. He stated the party’s three demands would […]
Aurangzeb in Beijing to seek debt relief – Business
BEIJING: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Lan Fo’an (not pictured) on Thursday.—APP ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Beijing on Thursday for talks on power sector debt relief alongside structural reforms suggested by the International Monetary Fund, two government sources said. He held a meeting with his Chinese […]
Top 12 Natural Hair Growth Solutions for Women Over 50
Easy Home Remedies: Top 12 Natural Hair Growth Solutions for Women Over 50 PUBLISHED July 26, 2024 As women age, hair care becomes even more crucial. Hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, and environmental factors can all contribute to hair thinning and loss. For women over 50, finding effective and gentle remedies is essential. The following natural […]
Trump discusses US wiping Iran ‘off the face of the Earth’ – World
WASHINGTON: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday invoked the annihilation of US adversary Iran in a social media post reminiscent of his most incendiary outbursts while in the White House. “If they do ‘assassinate President Trump,’ which is always a possibility, I hope that America obliterates Iran, wipes it off the face of the […]
Islamabad High Court sets aside ECP’s direction against Fawad Chaudhry – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday set aside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s direction to initiate contempt proceedings against former information minister Fawad Chaudhry inside Adiala Central Jail. “Consequently, the contempt proceedings/trial conducted in Adiala Jail against Mr Chaudhry, which did not constitute an open trial, stand vitiated for being in violation […]
Pakistan will not sacrifice China ties for US sake: FO – Pakistan
• Says no zero-sum games in foreign policy• Insists UK MPs’ demand for Imran’s release made at private event organised by a political party• PM to attend inauguration of Iran’s president-elect ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ruled out the possibility of sacrificing its relationship with China for the sake of improved relations with the United States, the Foreign […]
Nadal blocking Djokovic’s path in potential round-two clash – Sport
PARIS: Top seed Novak Djokovic could face 14-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal in a blockbuster second-round match in the Olympic men’s singles after the draw was made at Roland Garros on Thursday. Women’s top Iga Swiatek of Poland, who will be overwhelming favourite after winning her third successive French Open crown last month, meets […]
Qaumi Watan Party protests power outages, inflation in Charsadda – Pakistan
CHARSADDA: The workers of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) staged a demonstration to protest inflation, law and order situation, power loadshedding and a hike in the tariff of electricity. The protesters blocked roads in Tangi tehsil and chanted slogans against the provincial and federal governments. They said that both provincial and federal governments failed to provide […]
Faisalabad cleric arrested for torture of student – Pakistan
TOBA TEK SINGH: Thikriwala police on Thursday arrested a cleric for allegedly torturing his student at a seminary in Saifabad locality of Faisalabad. The arrest followed a viral video on social media showing a minor Quran learner being brutally tortured by a teacher. The suspect, Qari Rizwan Liaqat, was taken into custody by Thikriwala police. […]