Shangla mourns 28 miners killed in Balochistan coal mine accident – Pakistan
SHANGLA: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district is mourning the deaths of 28 young coal miners, including 23 residents of Mian Kaly, who were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta on Thursday. The Shangla Coal Mine Workers Association said that following the deaths of 23 miners from Mian Kaly, […]
FTO pushes faceless refund system
FBR’s FIFO policy cannot override taxpayer rights, Ombudsman rules after Rs42.86m refund delay ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has recommended that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) introduce a faceless income tax refund system to enable electronic transfer of refunds directly into taxpayers’ bank accounts after automated verification of eligible claims. The recommendation was issued […]
What we know about the sudden influx of migrants in Spain’s enclave of Ceuta – World
The massive and sudden influx of 60,000 migrants into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta, located in the north of Morocco, has triggered a crisis for Spain, and the European Union. How big an influx? The numbers of migrants suddenly flowing into Ceuta is outsized for the territory’s population of 80,000. Some 60,000 migrants have so far […]
Over 4,000 police personnel to be deployed for security during AJK Assembly elections in Rawalpindi division – Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: More than 4,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure foolproof security arrangements for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, to be held on August 2 for the migrant seats of the Rawalpindi division, according to the regional police. Polls in AJK are currently being held in three phases over security concerns, […]
Good governance ‘quintessential’ for security and stability of Pakistan: DG ISPR – Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry termed good governance “quintessential” for the security and stability of Pakistan. He made this remark while addressing a press conference focused on the overall security situation in the country, particularly Balochistan. The DG ISPR, during his presser, commented on Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s […]
US bars imports from 43 more companies over China’s alleged forced labor involving Uyghurs
Companies added to the list accused by the US of using forced labour to mine, produce or manufacture their goods US and Chinese flags are seen before Defense Secretary James Mattis welcomes Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen Wei Fenghe to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 9, 2018—REUTERS The United States on Friday […]
Pakistan removal from war-risk list will bring economic growth: FM Dar
Decision expected to lower shipping and insurance costs, facilitate trade and support economic growth Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday welcomed the decision of the Lloyd’s Market Association’s Joint War Committee (JWC) to remove Pakistan from its Listed Areas for war risk insurance. In a post on X, Dar said the decision […]
PM hopes Gaza peace plan moves towards implementation after disarmament move
Welcomes progress after Hamas and other Palestinian factions agree to disarmament plan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed developments under the Gaza Board of Peace towards implementing the disarmament process, expressing hope that they would lead to concrete steps towards fulfilling all commitments under the plan. The statement […]
Supreme Court accepts PTI founder’s chamber appeal, orders fixation of case before bench – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday accepted a chamber appeal moved by former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan and ordered early fixation of the case before an apex court bench as early as possible. Imran had filed a petition before the SC, requesting that he be shifted to Islamabad’s Shifa International Hospital […]
Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16 KARACHI: Pakistan’s Hamza Khan and Nasir Iqbal made impressive starts to their campaigns at the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship, advancing to the pre-quarterfinals with commanding straight-game victories at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan–Jahangir Khan Squash Complex on […]