Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a decisive crackdown on non-filers, beginning October 1, as part of its efforts to achieve an annual tax target of approximately Rs12,970 billion. Final tax notices will be issued to millions of non-filers as the FBR seeks to enhance compliance. According to FBR sources, restrictions may be imposed on non-filers traveling abroad, and …

Lieutenant General Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) the country’s top spy agency. Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik will assume his new responsibilities on September 30.He is currently serving as the Adjutant General at GHQ. Who is Pakistan’s new spymaster? Lt Gen Malik has previously commanded the Infantry Division in Balochistan …

TIANJIN: Wearing an elegant white dress, Umuhoza, a Rwandan businesswoman, took a photo in front of a smart photo device, which soon generated a photo depicting her as a valiant and chivalrous female with traditional Chinese features. “When people travel to China, they really want to take memories back home. The device can take a picture of you and then …

BEIRUT: At least 50 people were killed, and 300 others were wounded on Monday in Israeli airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, said the Lebanese Health Ministry. The ministry added that the casualties include women, children, and paramedics. Lebanese military sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes so far carried out more than 300 air raids …

An explosion in a coal mine in eastern Iran has resulted in the deaths of at least 51 individuals and injured another 20, as reported by Iranian state television, which also noted that many workers are feared to be trapped. The blast occurred due to a methane gas leak at a coal mine in Tabas, located approximately 540 km (335 …

In Sindh, six examination centers have been set up across the province. Sindh Home Department also mobilized to prevent cheating in MDCAT test and for the purpose Section 144 has been imposed around the examination centers. According to notification issued by Home Department, students appearing for the examination will be prohibited from carrying mobile phones, wallets and any kind of …

At least one policeman was killed and three other cops sustained injuries in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Malam Jabba Road Swat. As per details, the police officials stated that the incident occurred in Jahanabad resulting in the injury of four cops. A police spokesperson stated that the intensity of the blast is not known yet whereas the …

Punjab Wildlife Department in collaboration with local police acting on a tip-off conducted an operation in Taunsa and seized rare eagle valued at over $36,000 in the global market. Wildlife department along with Police arrest of a suspect involved in its trafficking. Officials confirmed that the eagle was physically healthy and fit for release. The accused is believed to be …

Canadian dancer Nora Fatehi continues to make headlines in the showbiz industry, whether it be her acting or dancing skills. Taking to Instagram, the “Dance Meri Rani” star has embraced humbleness and gave her autographs to fans for making their day unforgettable. In the clicks, she is seen donning whitish attire. The great thing about that meetup with fans is …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday it is the time for making efforts to steer the country to economic prosperity. Expressing his thoughts, the premier said: “The masses prefer improvement in economic policies. The masses had denounced the politics revolving around anarchy. There is a dire need to take country out of the doldrums instead of focusing on staging …

The Punjab government has announced that mobile and internet services will remain suspended in the province on September 22. As per details, the internet will be suspended during the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) to prevent cheating. The MDCAT test will take place on September 22 in 12 districts of Punjab, and services will be suspended within 500 …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday left for UK from where he will travel to US to attend the UN General Assembly session in New York. According to diplomatic sources, the prime minister would first reach London where he would stay for two days. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the United Nations General Assembly’s annual session on September 26, …

The US Secret Service detailed numerous security failures revealed in its review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a July rally. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, managed to fire shots from a nearby rooftop at the outdoor event, narrowly missing Trump, who sustained a wound to his right ear. Acting Director Ronald Rowe, speaking at a …

FBR is expected to face a shortfall of Rs. 275 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. A shortfall of Rs. 175 billion is expected this month alongside a proposal for a mini-budget of approximately Rs. 1 trillion. To meet the tax target of Rs. 12.97 billion, the target for the current month is Rs. 1.1 billion. …

As the world observes the International Day of Peace on September 21, Pakistan’s substantial role in global peacekeeping efforts comes into focus. The United Nations-designated day serves as a reminder of the global commitment to maintaining peace, ending human suffering, and establishing lasting stability in conflict-ridden regions. Pakistan has been a consistent contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with more than …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday approached the Supreme Court in connection with the reserved seats case against the NA speaker’s letter. According to the details, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had been asked to clarify the matter of the National Assembly speaker before the court. It had been requested that the court should make it clear that the …

The Lahore High Court has ruled that the termination of employment granted to a widow upon the death of her husband cannot be revoked over her remarriage. The court suspended the dismissal order against the petitioner woman and directed her immediate reinstatement. In a landmark decision, a two-member bench headed by Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal issued a nine-page ruling in …

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Saturday that he was not in favor of the arrests of the political workers. Speaking to media in Multan, Rehman said: “Arresting any political worker is against the democratic act. There exists flaw everywhere.” In connection with the talks with the political leaders, Rehman said: “I did not have a contact …

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council met Friday in an emergency session on Lebanon, following an uptick in cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, and deadly wireless device explosions targeting members of the militant group. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN under-secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs, said alarming developments in Lebanon and the region have come after nearly one year of …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed cultivating more loyal, upright, responsible and high-caliber officials for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction upon the 70th anniversary of a training program for ethnic officials in Xinjiang under …

YANGON: The 2024 China Film Week commenced in Yangon, Myanmar on Friday, with more than 100 representatives from Myanmar’s film, literature, education and media sectors as well as overseas Chinese communities attending the event. Zheng Zhihong, minister counselor of the Chinese embassy in Myanmar, said at the event that holding the China Film Week in Myanmar is an important initiative …

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs have been declared as members of Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) in the new party position in National Assembly. According to the National Assembly Secretariat’s new party position list, PTI is no longer a part of the National Assembly whereas all 80 members now represent the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Previously, 39 members were part of PTI …

Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela has once again addressed and dismissed the persistent rumors linking her to Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. In a recent interview with the Indian media, the 30-year-old actress firmly denied any romantic involvement with Pant, emphasizing that the ongoing speculation is entirely unfounded. Rautela clarified, “These memes and rumors about me and Rishabh Pant are baseless. I …

An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, to discuss the preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy Tournament, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the security arrangements for the tournament, with the ICC delegation expressing satisfaction over the measures in place at …

As tensions between Israel and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, which Iran backs, continued to rise, the United States issued a warning to all parties in the Middle East, emphasizing that Washington’s top goal is to find a diplomatic solution, according to Reuters. State Department spokeswoman Matthew Miller said at a routine briefing, “We will continue to stand by Israel’s right …

The deadlock between the incumbent government and JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman has been continued over the matters pertaining to the constitutional amendment. Expressing his thoughts, JUI-F leader Maulana Attaur Rehman said: “The JUI-F has denounced the bill in line with the constitutional amendment. There exists no development over the contacts with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) pertaining to the …

The Law Ministry has officially issued the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance 2024 following the president’s approval. The amended law mandates that reasons of public interest must be presented before any hearing under clause three of Article 184. One of the notable changes introduced by the ordinance is the expansion of the chief justice of Pakistan’s powers in …

ISLAMABAD: Six troops and 12 terrorists were killed in two separate clashes between the militants and security forces in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday and Friday, the Pakistani military said in a statement. On Friday, the terrorists attacked a check post of security forces in South Waziristan district of the province, triggering off an exchange of fire and …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held talks with Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in Beijing, pledging to work with Malaysia to bring the building of a China-Malaysia community with a shared future to a new level. Xi pointed out that as neighbors across the sea, China and Malaysia enjoy a time-honoured friendship. Since the two countries established …

GWADAR, Pakistan: Launched in 2013, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the flagship project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is a corridor linking Gwadar port with Kashgar in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, highlighting energy, transport, and industrial cooperation. Photo taken on Sept. 18, 2024 shows a view of fishermen dockyard near the Gwadar port in Gwadar, southwest …

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 19 (Internews): Embassy of the People’s Republic of China hosted a grand reception here on Thursday evening to mark the 75th anniversary of Founding Day China, which was attended by a big gathering of distinguished guests, including President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The event, attended by civil and military officers, political leaders, diplomats, …

RAMALLAH: Three Palestinian gunmen were killed by the Israeli army on Thursday in the town of Qabatiya, south of the northern West Bank city of Jenin, said Palestinian sources. Israeli forces stormed the town and surrounded a house, killing three gunmen inside the house, Palestinian sources told Xinhua. Video footage widely circulated on social networks showed Israeli soldiers shooting from …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was keen to expand trade, economic, energy, connectivity and security cooperation with Russia. The prime minister, talking to Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, who called on him here, conveyed that Pakistan considered strengthening relations with Russia as an important priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy, according to a PM Office press release. …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has nullified the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s verdict to replace Election Tribunal judge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri. As per details, Chief Justice Amir Farooq heard the case and announced the verdict which was reserved earlier. The IHC sent the case back to the Election Commission of Pakistan, directing them to make a decision again. …

A recent study led by Dr. Helen Keyes, cognitive psychologist and head of the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Anglia Ruskin University, highlights the positive impact of engaging in arts and crafts on mental health and overall well-being. The research, published in Frontiers in Public Health, found that creative activities such as knitting and drawing not only provide …

But they held back from suggesting the creation of a muscular worldwide governing body to oversee the rollout and evolution of a technology, the proliferation of which has raised fears around biases, misuse and dependence. The panel of around 40 experts from the fields of technology, law and data protection was established by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in October. Their …

The Energy Ministry has revealed a detailed plan outlining how power sector consumers will receive subsidies in the future, with a total allocation of Rs487 billion. According to the plan, these subsidies will be linked to social protection programs, with the beneficiaries determined through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) data. Under this plan, a significant portion of the subsidy …

A U.S. court has summoned India’s National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, in connection with an alleged assassination plot against Khalistan leader, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The case, filed by Pannun, accuses Indian officials, including Doval and members of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), of orchestrating the plan. Pannun, a key figure in the “Sikhs for Justice” group, claims that …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Trump sustained a wound to his right ear but was reported to be “safe.” He was escorted off stage with blood visible on his ear and cheek after the shooting. Subsequently, Trump narrowly escaped a potential tragedy while golfing in Palm …