AJK refugee seats cannot be abolished, Senate told – Pakistan
• Sanaullah says 12 reserved seats represent families displaced from held Kashmir• Opposition alleges ‘massive rigging’ in GB elections; PTI stages walkout• Minister tells lawmakers Rs5.4bn disbursed in fuel subsidy• House unanimously passes five bills ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday told the Senate that 12 […]
Sikh pilgrims arrive from India for Jore Mela – Pakistan
SIKH pilgrims from India arrive at the Wagah Border to participate in the death anniversary commemorations of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, also known as Jore Mela.—Online LAHORE: Around 600 Sikhs from India arrived via Wagah Border on Wednesday to observe the death anniversary of Guru Arjun Dev Ji, known as Jore Mela. Punjab Minister for […]
India ‘actively working’ to deprive Pakistan of water – Newspaper
NEW DELHI: India is working to ensure “not a single drop of water” will flow into neighbouring Pakistan, the water minister has said, after New Delhi put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) into abeyance following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025. “It is certain, not a single drop of water will go (to Pakistan) in […]
Aleema Khan raises concerns over Imran’s safety, fears poisoning in jail
She claims that PTI founder was being kept in isolation under conditions unprecedented for political leader LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, on Thursday voiced concern over her brother’s prison conditions, saying there were fears that he may have been poisoned. Speaking to the media outside the anti-terrorism court (ATC) in […]
Analysis: BUDGET 2026-27: Budget battles: who really shapes country’s finances? – Newspaper
THE budget is a tug-of-war between different interest groups. On one hand, there is explicit lobbying by various business groups and industry bodies that commission reports, hold events and engage policymakers. These organisations, explains Dr Ali Hasanain, associate professor of economics at Lums, also meet political party leaders and bureaucrats in both formal and private […]
Income tax may fall for some salaried segments – Newspaper
• Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc• Rs660bn to Rs700bn in fresh tax measures planned, including enforcement and new levies• Govt targets Rs15.3tr FBR revenue in FY2026-27 ISLAMABAD: Significant relief is planned for salaried individuals earning between Rs230,000 and […]
PSX rebounds at midday session
Overall market participation was strong, as 1,066 million shares were traded with a total value of Rs. 49 billion. KEL led the volume chart, with 195.8 million shares..Photo: Express KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed renewed bullish sentiment on Thursday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index trading firmly in positive territory during midday hours. As […]
PPP, PML-N leaders meet in Gilgit to discuss G-B government formation
Proposals discussed will be placed before their leaderships before any final decision is taken Senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) meet in Gilgit. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB Senior leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) met in Gilgit to discuss various proposals for […]