PM Shehbaz directs launch of pilot for proposed automated tax collection system in Islamabad – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the launch of a pilot project for a proposed automated income tax collection system in Islamabad, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a statement, the PMO said that Prime Minister Shehbaz chaired a review meeting on ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), attended by […]
At Ghizer rally, Bilawal urges voters to give PPP ‘heavy mandate’ to safeguard region’s rights – Pakistan
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday urged Gilgit-Baltistan voters to give his party a “heavy” mandate by securing a majority in order to safeguard the region’s rights. Bilawal was addressing a rally in Ghizer, amid a series of rallies across GB as the PPP and other political parties have, over the past few days, ramped […]
Shadab, Samad rescue Pakistan as hosts seal ODI series against Australia
Pakistan overcame a batting collapse to beat Australia after Shaheen, Abrar and Shadab bowled them out for 157 Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during his 40-run innings against Australia in the third ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. Photo: PCB Shadab Khan and Abdul Samad held their nerve with an unbeaten partnership to […]
FO rejects reports of Dar sharing intelligence on Iran’s nuclear programme during meeting with Rubio – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday refuted reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared any intelligence regarding Iran’s nuclear programme during a meeting with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Dar met with Rubio on May 29 during a brief visit to Washington, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation as […]
Shehbaz lauds Trump’s role in India ceasefire, calls him ‘man of peace’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses a ceremony at US embassy to celebrate the 250th Independence day of the United States of America. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded longstanding Pakistan-United States ties spanning over eight decades, describing them as a “true and special relationship”, at an occasion marking the latter’s 250th anniversary […]
Vast astronaut mission kicks off commercial race to replace ISS – Tech
The race to replace the ageing International Space Station (ISS) is heating up after US company Vast announced a mission to fly an astronaut to its planned Haven-1 station next year. If the repeatedly delayed Haven-1 is launched into orbit as scheduled in early 2027, it will become history’s first commercial space station, beating out […]
Australia win toss, choose to bat against Pakistan in final ODI – Sport
Australia on Thursday won the toss and chose to bat against Pakistan in the third and final one-day international (ODI) at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. On Tuesday, an understrength Australia shocked Pakistan by 41 runs in the second one-day international in Lahore, levelling the three-match series 1-1, with fast bowler Nathan Ellis taking a career-best four-wicket […]
Israeli police begin recruiting far-right officers for Al-Aqsa Mosque compound: report
Jerusalem Governorate calls move ‘dangerous development’ reflecting Israeli plans to alter identity Palestinians gather near the Dome of the Rock on the fourth Friday of the holy month of Ramadan on Al-Aqsa compound, also known to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem’s Old City, April 14, 2023. REUTERS Israeli police have launched a plan to […]
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances – World
When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang makes his second visit to South Korea in just seven months this week, it won’t be only to meet top memory chip and robotics executives, but to throw the first pitch at a baseball game and appear on a TV talk show. While a celebrity in his own right, the […]
Noor Mukadam case: SC dismisses Zahir Jaffer’s review plea, upholds death sentence
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed Zahir Jaffer’s review plea in the Noor Mukadam murder case. Noor, aged 27, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad residence in July 2021, with the probe revealing she was tortured by him before being beheaded. Zahir was sentenced to death by a trial in February 2022 and his sentence […]