FO confirms Pakistan conducted anti-terrorist operation in ‘border areas based on security threats’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday said that Pakistan had carried out an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in “border areas based on threats to Pakistani citizens’ security”, referring to an airstrike conducted on Tuesday night. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained due to frequent border skirmishes and Islamabad repeatedly demanding Kabul to take […]
PTI to challenge military court sentences for May 9 ‘rioters’
Listen to article The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to challenge the military court convictions of its workers and supporters, calling the trials of civilians in military courts a “blatant violation of justice.” PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has demanded the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events surrounding the May 9 riots […]
May 9 riots: Military courts hand another 60 civilians 2-10 years of jail time – Pakistan
Military courts have sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in violent attacks on military installations during nationwide riots on May 9, 2023, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. Today’s announcement comes less than a week after the ISPR announced […]
FO confirms Pakistan conducted anti-terrorist operation in ‘border areas based on security threats’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday confirmed that Pakistan had carried out an intelligence-based operation against terrorists in “border areas based on threats to Pakistani citizens’ security”, referring to an airstrike conducted on Tuesday night. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained due to frequent border skirmishes and Islamabad repeatedly demanding Kabul to take […]
Focus is ‘top 5pc’, says FBR chairman as govt aims to curb tax evasion – Business
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Thursday said that the purpose of carrying out end-to-end digitisation of the tax process was to bring the top five per cent of the wealthy into the tax net. His comments came a day after the government announced its plan to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio […]
FBR announces crackdown against tax evaders
Listen to article Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has issued a stern warning that legal action will be taken against individuals who fail to submit their tax returns. The FBR is targeting high-profile sectors as part of its campaign to reduce tax evasion and streamline revenue collection. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, […]
FO confirms Pakistan conducted ‘operation’ in Afghanistan ‘based on security threats’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday confirmed that Pakistan had carried out an intelligence-based operation in Afghanistan based on “threats to Pakistani citizens’ security”. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been strained due to frequent border skirmishes and Islamabad repeatedly demanding Kabul to take action against the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for using Afghan soil […]
Ali Hassan Zehri denies differences with CM Bugti after rebuking him – Pakistan
QUETTA: The newly elected MPA of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Ali Hassan Zehri, was inducted into the Balochistan cabinet and allotted the portfolio of agriculture and industries on Wednesday. Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhel earlier administered the oath to Mr Zehri in a ceremony held at Governor House. Chef Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, provincial […]
Initial probe confirms Russian missile shot down Azerbaijan plane
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432, which crashed while attempting an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, was hit by a Russian surface-to-air missile, Azerbaijani government sources confirmed on Thursday. The missile, fired during drone activity over Grozny, struck the aircraft mid-flight, causing shrapnel to hit passengers and cabin crew. Despite the pilots’ requests for an […]
He praised the long-standing bond between the countries, describing it as rooted in mutual respect, trust, and shared values
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the enduring and pivotal strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, calling it “an anchor of regional stability” and “a beacon of hope for global peace and prosperity.” Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad to unveil sculptures of Pakistan’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Chinese leader Mao Zedong at the […]