How riots in UK’s Southport expose the web of disinformation and lack of accountability – Prism
England was hit by one of its worst riots earlier this month after tragic stabbings of three young girls. What do a British businesswoman, a Pakistani newsmaker, a foreign country, and a cigar-puffing kickboxer have in common? It might seem like the beginning of a joke, but it’s no laughing matter for the Punjab Police, […]
PM Shehbaz pins hopes on IT Park to achieve $25bn export milestone – Business
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the completion of the Information Technology Park project would help boost the country’s exports in this sector and be a significant milestone in achieving the $25 billion IT exports target. The prime minister, while chairing a meeting to review ongoing IT projects, digitisation efforts, and initiatives to […]
Independent power producers enjoyed tax breaks of Rs1.2tr since 1990 – Business
ISLAMABAD: At a time when taxpayers are being crushed under high tax rates, it has come to the fore that the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) received substantial tax breaks to the tune of Rs1.217 trillion from the mid-1990s to 2023-24, Dawn has learned from official sources. The tax exemption for IPPs goes above the capacity […]
Pakistan has the most expensive electricity in the region: Energy Minister
Listen to article The Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, acknowledged that the country has the highest electricity costs in the region, stating that the government is working towards resolving issues related to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Speaking at the National Youth Convention in Islamabad, Awais announced that within one to two months, the government, in collaboration […]
Police detain man in connection with UK disinformation probe – Pakistan
LAHORE: Police have detained a Pakistani citizen, accused of having a role in disseminating the disinformation that led to race motivated riots across the UK following the stabbing of three young girls in the city of Southport, law enforcement sources told Dawn. However, investigators want the government to form a joint investigation team to investigate […]
Two-state solution is the only resolution for Palestine-Israel issue: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination. He strongly condemned Israel’s actions against innocent civilians in Gaza. In a meeting with outgoing Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday, Shehbaz expressed deep concern over Israel’s actions since […]
Three BLA terrorists killed in late-night Mastung operation
Listen to article Three terrorists of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were killed during a late-night intelligence-based operation in Mastung District of the Balochistan province, the military said in a statement. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces launched the operation targeting militants involved in multiple attacks, including the assassination of Panjgur’s Deputy Commissioner, Zakir Ali, […]
Little a judge can do about rape – World
A 31-YEAR-OLD doctor was raped and murdered in a most gruesome way when she was on her night duty at a Kolkata hospital on Aug 9. She spoke to her parents shortly before midnight, and a key question being asked is why she was not missed or called for duty between 3am and 10am when […]
Four security men martyred in Afghan border clashes – Pakistan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN / BAJAUR: Three security personnel were martyred and five militants were killed in an exchange of fire along the Pak-Afghan border in Bajaur district on Sunday night while a Frontier Corps man was martyred in a clash with Afghan forces at the Gaznali border check post near the Noshki area of Balochistan. […]
Shan Masood outlines Pakistan’s strategy for Rawalpindi Test
Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, revealed the team’s strategy for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting August 21 in Rawalpindi. The squad has opted for a four-man pace attack, aligning with expected conditions at the venue. During a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Shan explained the logic behind this selection. He noted that Rawalpindi’s conditions […]