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Burden rises because of increase in share of indirect taxes to 85%

Industry asks govt to address concerns in upcoming budget

Study advocates effective tax policy to curb evasion, provide level playing field

KSE-100 index nosedives 908.60 points, settles at 74,666.66

Govt receives Rs907b against target of Rs869b with one month to spare

Currency has largely remained stable as it continued to move in range of Rs278-278.50/$ over the past several weeks

Propose shift to natural farming as such crops are toxin-free, not harmful to health

Call for restoring zero-rated sales tax facility

Considers whether to scrap 15% tax on banks or collect more

CM, PML-N president discuss infrastructure cooperation with ambassador

Judges request hearing by appropriate benches

Traders increase prices as fodder rates rise

Only organisations registered with the Charity Commission will be able to receive the sacrificial animal hides

According to the police, the farmland owner was brutally murdered by his sons in the Pakpattan Saddar area.

Experts hail single-use plastic ban to curb pollution

The haystack of needles of conifer trees that shed regularly is especially vulnerable to forests fires

The present chaotic political situation is another drag undermining national power and prestige

Democracy plays a pivotal role in ensuring peace and stability on the global stage

Accountability in intelligence also depends upon the kind of system of state structure which is in place in a country

G7 countries’ stress on Hamas accepting US-backed proposal is tantamount to Washington obtaining a consensual outcome

Bringing headline inflation to 30-month low is a positive development for the country’s economy

urgency of funding and support to shield populations from climate disasters cannot be overstated

Over 51% of American Jews support Biden's decision to withhold arms shipments to Israel, survey finds

Dissatisfied with admin’s behaviour, families shift victims to private facility in Pindi

Stagnant water has become breeding ground for mosquitoes due to CDA negligence in federal government's industrial hub

A teacher award ceremony was held in the federal capital to celebrate the educators of Pakistan

Awards given to organisations for innovative work on World Environment Day

Timely action of Motorway Police foiled the attempt to smuggle a huge consignment of drugs from Peshawar to Rawalpindi

The police successfully recovered the 9mm pistol used in the crime from the accused

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani warns of contempt in case of non-compliance in 7 days

Hike allows power companies to recover over Rs46 billion from consumers for third quarter of FY 2023-24

Dallas Cowboys quarterback's minimal reaction to Allen's death has met with criticism.

Lilibet met King Charles only once during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, yet he ensured to send her a birthday gift.

Intezar Panjutha says ex-PM enduring incarceration for the nation's sake, will regain freedom without any deal

Some $11 billion pledges made in the Geneva Conference for the flood-affected population

Protesters criticise crackdown in recent years by Modi's govt on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz says Zil Hajj moon is expected to be sighted on June 7

Proportion of Pakistanis who describe economy as 'strong' has quadrupled since first quarter, rising from 4% to 16%

Many Indian Muslims worry Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP will relegate them to 'second-class citizens'

Victim was recording a video in North Nazimabad’s Sareena Mobile Market, which angered the guard

The Sussexes' new PR team is going all out to revamp the couple's image, according to royal insider.

National Economic Council meeting to approve PSDP on June 10; National Economic Survey to be presented on June 11

At least 505 Palestinians had been killed in the West Bank by the Israeli military

Asad Qaiser accuses govt of ruining economy by closing Afghan borders

Rapper Sean Kingston faces over $1 million in fraud charges alongside his mother.

Milkshake mayhem ensues as Brexit leader Nigel Farage becomes the target of a rogue protester.

IHC seeks opinion of Navy chief within three weeks

Rachel Keke an MP, brandished the flag at the start of a session of questions to government in the lower house.

Seinfeld's Kramer regrets racist rant, claims he's 'done enough' to move on

In city of 20m, officials have started using an AI-based traffic monitoring system in bid to reduce congestion

BSEK chairman says exams will not be postponed as situation will be under control by this evening

If a task takes longer than 47 seconds, it loses our interest. Can storytelling still hold our frayed attention today?

A star vehicle that sails on ambition but sinks under weak storytelling and unconvincing performances.

Indus Valley clay dice show how humans tried their luck centuries ago

Despite female empowerment, patriarchal control and systemic barriers trap women in cycles of oppression and abuse.

In the global frenzy to trace elite connections to Epstein, the women who endured the abuse remain the least examined

Why is there no system to continue education during times of crisis, and why is closure always the first option?

Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach

SP Cantt Akhtar Nawaz says suspect harassed woman inside vehicle, slapped her and fled

Says the day symbolises compassion, hope, renewal, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil

IRGC warns region will become 'hell' for US and Israel if escalation continues, Search for missing US crew member

Ex-SC judge Mansoor Ali Shah makes case for promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution

Minister says electricity, generated from furnace oil, costs the public Rs60-80 per unit

Says adequate reserves of petroleum products available to meet country's needs

Araghchi rejects reports of stalled diplomacy

Ministers oppose any further energy cuts on fears of political backlash

Punjab links transport permits to motor insurance via digital system to strengthen compliance

Customs process 10 complaints as terminal operators agree to demurrage relief for export containers

Industry experts warn CKD imports fuel trade deficit as localisation fails to keep pace

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KSE-100 index slips 0.9% WoW; struggles for direction on macro pressures

Dairy, food sectors sensitive to energy fluctuations, logistics inefficiencies, meeting told

Weak enforcement measures against illegal manufacturing, smuggling fuel revenue gap

Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria say companies must help 'ease burden'

Chamber says research fails to reach practical application due to lack of direct coordination

Price of 10 grams of gold remains at Rs 420,406

Sanctions Rs300b for theft, bill recovery but imposes condition to raise tariffs in Jan'27

Industry says rules are impractical, may deepen liquidity crisis and delay reimbursement

Chamber says global prices have doubled; calls for carpooling, limiting non-essential travel

Minister directs resolution of conversion fees issue via stakeholder consultation

IRGC says that in southern Isfahan, two Black Hawk helicopters and one C‑130 were hit and burning in fire of wrath

Washington’s exit is blocked by a trust deficit in Tehran — without it, any hope of peace remains out of reach

Spokesman insists Trump has been 'working nonstop'

Each $1.5 million JASSM-ER is a long-range missile capable of striking heavily defended targets

Says Austria's neutrality is non-negotiable and must be consistently upheld

Ukrainian president says boosting partnerships to protect lives stability ensuring security in Europe and Middle East

Two Black Hawks searching for missing US pilot were hit by Iranian fire but escaped safely

NASA Artemis II mission includes 'Sailor Moon' reference spotted by fans in control room footage

Blast at Christians for Israel site comes after Jewish school in Amsterdam targeted last month; no injuries reported

Rising fuel prices, low approval ratings and midterm fears fuel talk of cabinet changes

Iran-aligned militant collective claims responsibility, counter-terrorism officers lead investigation

Department sought seven years of admissions data on race, sex of students, compliant with ending affirmative action

Rising tensions in region have caused disruptions in Strait of Hormuz, which handles around 20% of global oil trade

Marco Rubio also revokes their legal status

• Downed fighters include F-15E, A-10C Thunderbolt II & Blackhawk • One F-15E crew member recovered, search continue

Karachi Kings captain says batting at number three allows him to play aggressively

He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164

Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden

World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)

They condemned abuse directed at drivers

UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032

Abubakar Talha, Hassan Usmani, Zohaib Afzal Malik picked for Davis Cup Juniors after trials at Islamabad PTF complex

World number five beat Cocciaretto 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7/1)

UEFA also warns of infrastructure concerns ahead of Euro 2032

He is the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of BBL with 164

They condemned abuse directed at drivers

Veteran striker slumps after 3-2 playoff loss to Sweden

Catalan giants crush Real Madrid 6-0

League leaders Inter will face Roma on Sunday

A win at Stuttgart on Saturday would help turn the tide