VAT’s hidden ‘working capital’ tax
Haq also expressed concern at the immense level of double taxation in the system and called for major sales tax reforms. CREATIVE COMMONS LAHORE: Sales tax is supposed to be borne by the final consumer. Pakistan makes importers, manufacturers, exporters and service providers finance it before consumption. A levy presented as value-added tax has become […]
Deficit gains mask a weakening economy
Twin deficit is merely an indicator, not the root cause, of structural economic fragility ISLAMABAD: The recent Asian Development Bank (ADB) dialogue on fiscal sustainability brought together experts and policymakers to deliberate on Pakistan’s macroeconomic trajectory. While the narrative surrounding Pakistan’s fiscal and external imbalances remains dominated by overcoming the “twin deficit,” I would like […]
56 civil defence officials face disciplinary action in Punjab
Home Department dismisses 12 civil defence officials, suspends 37 and transfers seven over alleged misconduct The Punjab Home Department has taken disciplinary action against 56 civil defence officials across the province over allegations of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency, dismissing 12 employees, suspending 37 and transferring seven others. The civil defence director dismissed from service Farman […]
AJK observes Defence Day with patriotic fervour, national pride
Day serves as a tribute to soldiers, civilians who made sacrifices, laid down their lives in defence of the motherland Defence Day is observed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday. — EXPRESS MUZAFFRABAD: With the memories of the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs and the spirit of September 6 echoing across the mountains […]
Musk pushes regulatory limits with Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi service
US safety rules could hinder Tesla’s Cybercab, but regulatory gaps may let it enter broad use A gold-colored Tesla Cybercab arrives for an event in downtown Austin, Texas, US, September 3, 2026. REUTERS Tesla’s race to deploy Cybercab robotaxis will put regulatory limits to the test as the EV maker begins paid rides in the sporty, […]
China steps up satellite-based meteorological support for Nepal
China provides Nepal with AI-powered weather warnings and Fengyun satellite data through MAZU A woman, whose son is missing, reacts next to photographs of missing people pasted on a pillar outside Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, following flash floods and a mudslide, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 1, 2026. REUTERS China is stepping up meteorological support for […]
Mosque vandalised with swastikas, hate messages in Belgium
Police launch investigation after mosque in Schelle targeted with graffiti, dog feces A mosque in northern Belgium was vandalised on Sunday with swastikas, hate messages and dog faeces, Belgian public broadcaster VRT reported. The vandalism targeting the Tawfieq mosque in Schelle, in Belgium’s Antwerp province, was discovered by mosque board members on Friday morning, according […]
‘Like a jewel’: Japan’s luxury ice revered by bars worldwide
Specialist ice makers freeze water over 48 to 72 hours to make ultra-clear cubes shipped to bars worldwide In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world’s trendiest bars. PHOTO: AFP In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly […]
Bushra Ansari wants Pakistani TV to tell more issue-based stories
Veteran actor calls for dramas that explore root causes of social problems, urges shift from typical domestic tropes For actor Bushra Ansari, the biggest problem with today’s television was not simply what was being shown on screen, but what was being left out: the real social and economic issues affecting the country’s ordinary citizens. After […]
Rumesh cements javelin dominance
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has emerged as one of the world’s leading javelin throwers in a breakthrough season, adding the Diamond League final title to his Commonwealth Games gold and building momentum ahead of the Asian Games in Japan. The 23-year-old became the first Sri Lankan athlete to win the prestigious Diamond League final after throwing […]