Pakistan

Bank officers to be penalised for failing to provide taxpayer information

Aurangzeb clarifies tax rate remains capped at 35%, with adjustments made in slabs

Journalists stage protest against imposition of taxes on salaried employees before Aurangzeb’s post-budget presser

Among those arrested is a wanted commander of the TTP Shura

In post-budget press conference, the finance minister says petroleum development levy will be increased gradually

KSE-100 surges by 3,410 points during intra-day trading

FO Spokesperson emphasises the necessity of ending the war on the Palestinian people

The prices of HSD and kerosene oil might also decrease

FO spokesperson says there has been no exchange of letters between Pakistan and India

Barrister Gohar, Raoof Hassan, and other party leaders to arrive, with a Qur'an recitation set for 6pm

Recommendations made in budget to end tax exemptions are in line with global lender's suggestions

Footage reveals two men filling bags with cash, and cigarettes before fleeing in police mobile

Shehbaz praises JUI-F chief's ongoing efforts to promote peaceful struggle for protection of democratic values

Lawyer Salman expresses concerns over the abrupt transfer of the case

Initiates contempt proceedings against executive’s alleged meddling in judicial matters

PTI leaders were accused of violating Section 144 and involvement in acts of vandalism

Alliance calls for reforms in allowances and pensions

It will house hospitals, medical and nursing varsities, labs and diagnostics centres

Budget includes a salary increase of 20 to 25 per cent and a 15 per cent rise in pensions

Sardar Shah says 38 Karachi schools lack washrooms

Benazir Kafaalat scheme beneficiaries increased from 9.3 million to 10 million

Members argued that providing tax exemptions to industrialists would not benefit common man

“The objective of this initiative is to promote digital transformation.” says Aurangzeb

Opposition lawmakers shout slogans against govt in National Assembly

Budget imposes taxes on various sectors, introduces penalties for non-filers and tax evasion

Opposition slams ‘excessive taxes’ in proposed budget

Rs750m proposed for Special Technology Zone Authority, Rs9,669 m for Establishment Division

Three Lahore High Court judges to elevate to the Supreme Court

Recommends abolishing post lying vacant for over a year

4,902 operations conducted in Balochistan with 51 terrorists killed, Sindh 2 terrorists on 142 operations

Defence contributing 1.7% in GDP shows decline compared to previous years

Budget increases tax rates in both categories, minimum threshold maintained at Rs600,000

Dar’s eleventh-hour diplomacy fails to woo key ally

Marwat’s counsel request formation of a larger bench

Both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral defense, cooperation

Adviser voices concern over accountability law tweaks

High rates, shortage of animals & traffic disruption near cattle markets irk citizens

Wardens to restore flow after helpline calls

Police say private employee also died during anti-drug trafficking operation