ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are preparing to shift the burden of their own administrative incompetence onto the country’s poorest citizens, with the new budget for 2026-27 set to introduce crippling tax measures at the behest of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to official sources, the […]
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that if a peace deal is not reached soon, it will be a “very bad time” for the Islamic Republic. In a telephone interview with a French broadcaster, Trump emphasized that reaching an agreement is in Iran’s interest. He did not
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JACOBABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken formal notice of a horrific incident in Jacobabad where an entire village was set on fire by armed men in retaliation for a court-arranged marriage. The Chief Minister has sought a detailed report from the Commissioner and DIG Larkana and has directed them to ensure
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TEHRAN: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Iran on an official visit, where he held a high-level meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, to discuss bilateral relations and the potential resumption of peace talks. According to Iranian media reports, the two ministers deliberated on a range of issues, including Iran-Pakistan relations, matters
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QUETTA: In a major relief for citizens ahead of the upcoming religious festivities, the Balochistan Home Department has announced a relaxation in the ongoing lockdown restrictions on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. According to an official notification issued by the department, the eased measures will remain in effect until June 1. The decision aims to
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Quetta on May 19 for a series of important political meetings in order to strengthen coordination with the leadership of Balochistan and reviewing the overall political situation in the province. The prime minister will separately meet Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and the Governor of Balochistan during
LAHORE: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said there were currently “no indications” regarding the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, while focusing on that any future constitutional changes would only move forward after consultation with coalition partners and relevant stakeholders. In this regard, Tarar stated that constitutional amendments could not be introduced without political consensus. He
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QUETTA: The Home Department of the Balochistan’s government has announced relaxation in the ongoing lockdown measures in view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, according to an official notification issued in Quetta. The notification confirms that the easing of restrictions will remain effective until June 1. During this period, all commercial activities across the province will
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MUZAFFARABAD: The Election Commission Azad Jammu and Kashmir has rejected the registration application of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Azad Jammu and Kashmir, citing violations of financial rules and failure to comply with the required legal framework. The decision was taken after the scrutiny of the party’s financial records and audit reports. The Election Commission stated
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The senior figure linked to the outfit Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) was killed escalating internal tensions between rival factions of the organization, according to local security sources and regional observers. In this regard, the BLA cadre associated with the “Bahot” faction, was killed during a violent confrontation allegedly involving members loyal to the Bashir Zeb
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