PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected Rs23.26 billion in sales tax on services during the first six months (July to December) of the financial year 2025-26, which is a 30 percent increase compared to Rs17.92 billion collected in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. According to figures released by KPRA’s media […]
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Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings in popular food hubs have led to a rise in foodborne illnesses KARACHI: As thousands flock to Karachi’s bustling food streets, many end up in overcrowded emergency rooms as doctors increasingly link rising cases of diarrhoea, gastroenteritis and food poisoning to mouth-wateringly deadly street food favourites. Food is a city’s identity,
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PTCL Group has approved an equity investment of Rs 15 billion (about $53 million) in U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), its microfinance subsidiary. The group said the investment is intended to support U Bank’s growth plans and accelerate the development of its digital banking platform to expand its reach. U Microfinance Bank Chairman and
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Snow covers roads, vehicles and trees in Galiyat, Abbottabad, pushing temperatures below zero. Photo: PPI LAHORE: Heavy snowfall and dense fog continued to disrupt transport across Pakistan, triggering roadblocks in northern regions and causing extensive delays to rail traffic as winter weather intensified at the start of the new year. Authorities closed Murree Expressway (N-75)
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Police say woman killed near Landhi Hospital, unidentified man dies in Orangi Town Several traffic incidents have been reported on Karachi’s roads since the beginning of the new year, including one near Landhi Hospital Chowrangi where a 26-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was killed after being hit by a container trailer. In a separate incident
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) made a fresh request to the National Assembly Speaker to appoint Mehmood Khan Achakzai as the Leader of the Opposition in the lower house of parliament after the party said it was addressing objections raised by Ayaz Sadiq. The National Assembly has been without an opposition leader since August 2025,
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Blacklisted from immigration duties, he was assigned to oversee laundry room cleanliness and rat control An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration wing has been assigned an administrative post at Karachi airport, with duties related to cleanliness, pest control and sewer maintenance. ASI Munawar Mehdi has been placed in charge of
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The Election Commission of Pakistan building in Islamabad. Photo: Radio Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday flagged widespread non-compliance with asset disclosure requirements, saying 446 lawmakers, including 125 members of the National Assembly, failed to submit their statements of assets and liabilities by the December 31 deadline. The ECP notified lawmakers
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced on Thursday that he will take his street campaign to Karachi on January 9 to mobilize party supporters and convey the message of jailed party founder Imran Khan. Days after wrapping up a packed three-day visit to Lahore aimed at launching
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UK-based Norse Atlantic Airways has been granted permission by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to fly to Pakistan. In the first phase, the airline is expected to fly from London to Islamabad, with planned direct routes from Manchester and Birmingham to follow. Pakistan has approved the designation of British airline – Norse Atlantic. The
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