Pakistan

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

Pindi’s largest health facility remains closed with patients eagerly awaiting its reopening

35 cattle heads recovered from the suspect

Seeks petitioner’s response on KU legal director's reply

Mayor chairs meeting to set things rolling for quick and safe lifting of offal

Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements

For FY-24, Rs5 billion is allocated for the Kissan scheme, sparking farmers' concerns

Govt also proposes a shift from engine capacity-based advanced tax on vehicles up to 2,000 CC to a cost ratio basis

Party says budget was presented by those who reached the parliament on Form-47

Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender