“Don’t discourage us,” digital voices oppose proposed tax on earnings, suggest classification framework KARACHI: Content creators and influencers across various digital platforms have urged the government to refrain from imposing new taxes on their earnings in the upcoming budget, arguing that the sector contributes valuable foreign exchange earnings while promoting informative and knowledge-based content for…
Week’s summit likely to contrast to Xi’s first visit months after a meeting between Kim and Trump fell apart Chinese President Xi Jinping and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 4, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS North Korean leader Kim…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced cautious and largely range-bound trading throughout the week as prolonged uncertainty surrounding peace talks between the United States and Iran kept investor sentiment subdued. At the commencement of the trading week, “peace deal uncertainty triggered profit-taking”, remarked Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd (AHL)….
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is expected to approve a development outlay of around Rs1,126 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27 during the upcoming National Economic Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Monday), according to finance ministry sources. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is likely to consider an increase of approximately Rs200 billion…
‘Every individual should play a vital role in safeguarding food safety,’ he added ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon the federal and provincial governments, farmers, universities, research institutions and every citizen to play their part in building a safe, resilient, and nutritious food system. In a message on World Food Safety Day observed on…
Complaints are often dismissed by citing farmer error, poor practices, weather, or climate factors KARACHI: In Pakistan’s agriculture sector, discussions on farmer welfare typically centre around support prices, subsidies, water scarcity, climate change, and technology access. However, a critical issue remains largely unaddressed: accountability when agricultural inputs fail to deliver promised results. This concern has…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directs team to assess costs for damages already inflicted on Gulf allies by Iran The US government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, as Tehran followed up a wave of strikes…
G-B caretaker information minister urges citizens to vote, hopes polls boost development and prosperity ISLAMABAD: Voting is underway on Sunday in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Legislative Assembly elections, with more than 958,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across 24 constituencies. Polling will be held from 8am to 5pm, with 13 seats required to form…
LAHORE: Global technology company Hisense has launched its operations in Pakistan through a partnership with Airlink Communication Limited, according to a statement issued on Saturday. The launch ceremony was held at the Expo Centre Lahore and attended by government officials, diplomats, business leaders and industry representatives. Speaking at the event, Special Assistant to the Prime…
Ministers from 21 member states of OPEC+, main oil producing nations, their allies, holding quarterly meeting online Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY OPEC+ ministers meet Sunday…