Opp gets resolution on rallies passed in Senate
ISLAMABAD: The opposition on Friday managed to get a resolution regarding allowing peaceful demonstration by political parties, in the Senate, while the government successfully thwarted an attempt to table another opposition resolution against the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca). The upper house of parliament met here with Senator Sherry Rehman in the chair. The […]
Govt withdraws key FBR powers on IMF demand
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has withdrawn key powers from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in line with a demand of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Ministry of Finance has established a Tax Policy Office, separating tax policy formulation from tax collection. The FBR will now be limited to tax collection only and policy-making […]
Direct farmer-to-consumer sales advocated
Setting up farmers' markets throughout the province can benefit growers and save them from losses to a great extent, while eliminating the dubious role of middlemen and promoting healthy eating to all consumers, sustainable agriculture experts said. "Establishing farmers' markets or even makeshift markets like Itwar (Sunday) Bazaar or Jumma Bazaar can be a game […]
Govt orders inquiry into smuggling
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The government has ordered a fact-finding inquiry after an intelligence agency uncovered a network of 78 alleged corrupt Customs officers and smugglers involved in smuggling goods from Quetta to Punjab and Islamabad. Some individuals identified in a report by one of Pakistan’s premier intelligence agencies hold key positions in the federal setup, revealed […]
Clinical New Zealand thump Pakistan to win tri-nations final – Sport
Pace bowler Will O’Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half-centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday. O’Rourke’s 4-43 helped the tourists dismiss Pakistan for 242 in 49.3 overs before Mitchell’s 58-ball 57 anchored the chase as the Black Caps finished […]
‘Captain America’ divides viewers
LOS ANGELES: The latest in the Captain America film franchise which premiered in Hollywood on Tuesday, presents a vision of the United States out of step with the Trump era, with a diverse cast, a core message about unity and an endorsement of international diplomacy. Written and filmed before Donald Trump’s return as president, the […]
Icon on all screens
Hania Aamir’s birthday may well be over, but February sure isn’t. If there’s anything we’ve learned about the screen star, it’s that she isn’t opposed to making it a month-long event. Given her abundance of pre-birthday celebrations, it only makes sense to top the occasion off with post-birthday celebrations. After all, it’s Hania’s month and […]
JD Vance says US wields economic, military leverage on Russia in Ukraine talks – World
US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington would be able to wield economic and military leverage in talks with Russia to ensure a good peace deal over Ukraine, but his spokesman later denied he was making any threats against Moscow. Vance also urged Europe to spend more on defence in remarks before […]
Vance says US wields economic, military leverage on Russia in Ukraine talks – World
US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington would be able to wield economic and military leverage in talks with Russia to ensure a good peace deal over Ukraine, but his spokesman later denied he was making any threats against Moscow. Vance also urged Europe to spend more on defence in remarks before […]
Rawalpindi police arrest primary suspect in college student ‘honour’ killing case – Pakistan
The police on Friday said they had arrested the primary suspect in the murder of a first-year college student who was poisoned to death in the name of ‘honour’ in Rawalpindi last week. According to a case filed earlier this week, the victim’s father and uncle were booked on the complaint of a police officer. […]