Teen maid dies after alleged sexual assault

Probe launched against employer’s son, driver, others after victim succumbs at hospital LAHORE: An 18-year-old domestic worker who had accused her employer’s son and a driver of repeatedly sexually assaulting her has died after spending nearly four weeks in hospital. Police have launched scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding her treatment and criminal investigation. The victim,…

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PSX drops 375 points as selling pressure mounts

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed early trading session on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index remaining in negative territory. The KSE-100 Index declined to 170,646.92 points, losing 374.85 points or 0.22 percent from the previous close of 171,021.77. The index witnessed volatility during the session, reaching an intraday high of 171,624.45…

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PM holds meeting with industrialists ahead of the budget 2026–27

Discussion centred on overall direction of economic growth, export-led development, strengthening investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds a consultative meeting with leading industrialists and business figures to seek input on the upcoming budget. PHOTO: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a consultative meeting with leading industrialists and business figures to seek input on…

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Pakistan warns UN over Lebanon crisis

Pakistan on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Lebanon, warning that ongoing Israeli military operations are causing mass civilian suffering and undermining peace efforts, according to a statement delivered at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the recent situation in Lebanon. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the…

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FTO declares ‘voluntary’ tax deposits illegal

Allegtaion that Inland Revenue officials recovered large amount under coercive circumstances without lawful assessment ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that obtaining tax deposits from taxpayers during proceedings under Section 175C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, without subsequently determining liability through the prescribed legal process, constitutes maladministration. The complaint was filed by…

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FCC: lawyer strikes unconstitutional

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that strikes called by bar associations and bar councils are not only illegal but also violate a litigant’s constitutional right of access to justice, holding that such actions deprive citizens of legal representation and further burden an already strained judicial system. In a detailed 20-page judgment authored…

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