Pakistan

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

Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says Pakistan will not buy spot LNG until November due to oversupply and high prices

Income tax rates increased for salaried class, with individuals earning Rs50,000 per month exempted from income tax

Individuals earning Rs50,000 per month will be exempt from income tax

Scheme to initially cover 5,000 media professionals, with an additional 10,000 in second phase

Minimum wage also increased to Rs36,000 per month

Main ally of PM Shehbaz’s govt had only a token participation in the National Assembly’s budget session

Total amount allocated for energy sector Rs253 billion

'Our hostile neighbour wants to damage our peaceful environment,' claims Jammu state police chief

Direct taxes are expected to increase by Rs3.45 trillion, customs duties by Rs267 billion

The police are conducting further investigations into the matter

PTI chairman gives Achakzai green signal to lead the negotiation team

Lawyers' protest disrupts traffic flow; travellers face roadblocks and were unable to reach their workplaces on time

Pakistan faces $130bn debt with $29bn due in 12 months; can short-term economic gains hold against public discontent?

Individuals in plain clothes detained senior journalist while he was departing to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

If the game on June 14 is abandoned, USA would earn a point and secure qualification, eliminating Pakistan

The arrest follows a complaint from a couple who accused the suspect of blackmailing them with an inappropriate video

Awami Tahreek passed a resolution to give rights to all nations as per guaranteed in 1940 Lahore Resolution

Incident occurs near Kala Pul on GT Road when an ANF team attempts to stop a suspicious car

Previous year's allocation was Rs8.50 billion, however, Rs25.75 billion is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year

GST exemptions include removal of exemptions and concessions on income tax and customs duty

Israeli's horrific air and ground assault killed more than 270 Palestinians on June 8

Collective effort by govt, civil society needed to protect children against child labour