Islamabad: Private health organizations working in Pakistan have demanded a significant increase in taxes on cigarettes in the upcoming budget. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and SPARC have proposed raising cigarette taxes, describing tobacco use as one of the most serious health challenges facing the country. According to their report, more than 192,000 deaths […]
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Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance was informed that banks in Pakistan collected Rs 18.7 billion annually from customers for SMS services, even though the actual cost of sending one SMS is merely 1 to 2 paisa. During the meeting, it was revealed that banks are charging customers up to Rs 3.40 per SMS.
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Lahore: The full details of the police encounter in Kahna have come to light. A woman named Rabia, who was with the two killed criminals, has been arrested. The dead criminals used to commit robberies on the motorway while wearing police uniforms. Two days earlier, the criminals carried out a robbery on the motorway. After
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BHOPAL: In a shocking incident in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, India, a married man raped a young salesgirl after luring her inside his house on the pretext of buying products. The victim, identified as Kavya, was working for a private company and was going door-to-door to sell products. According to her statement to
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Lahore: Islamabad United defeated Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Quetta Gladiators, who batted first, scored 183 runs for the loss of five wickets. Hassan Nawaz top-scored with 66 runs off 36 balls, while captain Saud Shakeel contributed 42 runs off 26 balls. Tom Curran also added 29 runs.
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KARACHI: A major decrease has been observed in gold prices across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola in Pakistan has dropped by Rs 7,100. As a result, the new rate for one tola of gold now stands at Rs 486,962. The association further stated
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ISLAMABAD: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s latest remarks about an “unprecedented” and “decisive” response reflect more rhetoric than reality. Such statements often surface at politically sensitive moments and appear aimed at domestic audiences rather than grounded strategic thinking. Invoking past military narratives does not change facts on the ground. Attempts to project strength through selective
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ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan’s capital have introduced a new weekly schedule for private schools and colleges, limiting on-campus classes to four days a week. Under the revised plan, teaching activities will take place from Monday to Thursday. All private institutions will remain closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The decision forms part of a government-led
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ISLAMABAD: China urged countries to join a joint peace initiative with Pakistan to ease tensions in the Middle East. It warned that the ongoing war in Iran is disrupting global energy supplies and trade and threatening the world economy. The call followed a five-point proposal announced earlier this week by Beijing and Islamabad. Pakistan’s Deputy
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PESHAWAR: Heavy rains since March 25 have killed 25 people and injured 77 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said in its latest report. Most victims died when roofs and walls collapsed. The dead include 18 children, two men, and five women. The injured include 33 men, nine women, and 35
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