Interior ministry rejects reports of targeted deportations from UAE

Govt says no country- or sect-specific deportations are being carried out from the UAE under routine laws Pakistan-UAE flags. Photo: File The Ministry of Interior on Friday dismissed reports regarding alleged targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates, describing such claims as “malafide” and part of a “vicious propaganda” campaign. The issue first…

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PSX stays bullish, nears 173,000

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday maintained its bullish momentum as investor sentiment strengthened amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index higher by 1,190 points to close just below the 173,000 level. Strong buying in banking, cement, oil and fertiliser stocks kept the market firmly in positive…

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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize

Al Ahly’s Mohamed Ben Romdhane in action with Zamalek’s Mohamed El Sayed in an Egyptian Premier League match at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: REUTERS JOHANNESBURG: Financially-embattled Egyptian club Zamalek will pocket a record four-million-dollar CAF Confederation Cup prize if they beat Algerian outfit USM Alger in the two-leg final. USM host…

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Expats may get relief in PTA phone taxes

Minister said different tax rates had been fixed for different mobile phone models ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Thursday apprised the Senate that the government was seriously considering proposals to provide relief in PTA mobile phone taxes for overseas Pakistanis to facilitate expatriates visiting the country. Responding to a supplementary…

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‘Illicit cigarettes cost Rs350b a year’

ISLAMABAD: Illicit cigarette trade in Pakistan causes an estimated annual revenue loss of about Rs350 billion, with nearly 45 to 47 billion cigarettes sold without tax, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan was told during a meeting with a delegation led by Philip Morris International’s Marco Mariotti, according to a statement issued on Thursday….

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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command

Najmul Hossain Shanto carried his strong form from the white-ball game into Tests. Photo: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a majestic century while Mominul Haque narrowly missed out on three figures as the hosts seized complete control against Pakistan on the opening day of the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship…

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IPL 2026: Nicholas Pooran grabs Krunal Pandya by collar after heated on-field exchange – Watch | Cricket News

Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran (Screengrab) A tense on-field moment between Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya grabbed attention during the high-scoring IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Thursday.The incident took place during LSG’s innings after Krunal bowled a short delivery to Pooran. The left-hander pulled the ball…

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