FBR using agriculture tax as excuse to hide failures: CM Sindh
Listen to article Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has accused the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of blaming the agriculture sector for covering up its own failures in tax collection. Speaking in the Sindh Assembly, he reiterated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif himself acknowledged FBR’s deep-rooted corruption. “FBR has failed in multiple areas, and now it […]
WhatsApp voice, video calls back in Saudi Arabia after six-year hiatus
Listen to article WhatsApp users in Saudi Arabia were able to make voice and video calls again after a six-year hiatus. The reactivation of these features followed years of being blocked in the country due to regulatory reasons, raising questions about whether this change would be permanent or temporary. The lifting of restrictions on voice and video […]
Imran Khan writes letter to Army Chief, criticises establishment’s policies
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has written a letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, ‘criticising the establishment’s policies’ and calling for a review of its approach towards national security and governance. The letter, sent from Adiala Jail, highlights Imran’s concerns over what he describes as a growing disconnect between the military […]
Terror attacks, security operations surged in January – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The country witnessed a sharp increase in terror attacks in January 2025, surging by 42 per cent compared to the previous month. According to a data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank, at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 […]
Terror attacks, security operations surged in Jan – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The country witnessed a sharp increase in terror attacks in January 2025, surging by 42 per cent compared to the previous month. According to a data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank, at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 […]
Pakistan’s fertility rate has declined, says UN – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Fertility rate has declined in Pakistan from six live births per woman in 1994 to 3.6 per woman in 2024, says World Fertility Report 2024 of the UN. The advance unedited report, which is yet to be released, says that reducing adolescent birth rates through targeted interventions offers profound socioeconomic benefits, that can also […]
CPI inflation in Pakistan slows to 2.41%, sharpest decline in nine years
Listen to article Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation dropped to 2.41% year-on-year (YoY) in January 2025, marking its lowest level in 111 months, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday. The inflation rate reflects a sharp disinflationary trend, down from 4.1% in December 2024 and significantly lower than 28.3% in […]
Kurram fragility – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
JUST as the people of Kurram began to see some relief in the form of convoys laden with essentials reaching Parachinar and other parts of the district cut off from the rest of the country due to bloodshed, fresh violence on Friday showed that calm in the tribal district can be shattered very easily. Local […]
Friends and Family Come Together to Celebrate Kubra Khan & Gohar Rasheed’s First Dholki Event
PUBLISHED February 03, 2025 Pakistani actors Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed have officially begun their wedding celebrations, marking the start of their festive journey with a lively dholki night. The pre-wedding gathering was filled with music, love, and excitement, and was attended by their close friends, family, and several fellow celebrities. The event was highlighted […]
20-Year-Old Fights for Life After Popular Caffeinated Energy Drink Leads to Cardiac Arrest
A 20-year-old gym enthusiast, Jazmin Garza, was left fighting for her life after consuming a popular energy drink that led to multiple cardiac arrests during her workout. The incident, which occurred in late November, has raised serious concerns about the potential dangers of energy drinks, especially for young, healthy individuals. Jazmin, who lives in Texas […]