Benami accounts used in massive tax evasion scam; bank officials, company directors named in FIR The Federal Investigation Agency has registered a first information report (FIR) against multiple individuals, including company directors and bank officials, over an alleged fraud involving more than Rs6.6 billion. According to the FIR, the accused allegedly opened benami bank accounts…
Restriction applies to planes operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights Branding for Air India is seen on an Airbus A350-900 at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 24, 2024.PHOTO: REUTERS The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Tuesday once again extended the ban on Indian aircraft using its…
Victim succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at Jinnah Hospital; attackers remain at large KARACHI: A young doctor was shot dead near Mehran Hotel on Karachi’s Dr Daud Pota Road later on Monday night in what police described as a suspected targeted attack. The victim was identified as Dr Sarang, 36, son of Muhammad Hussain and…
JUI-F chief warns shifting global rivalries could push world towards wider conflict; calls for Imran Khan’s release JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman meets senior journalists at his Lahore residence to discuss regional and domestic political developments. Photo: Express Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday urged Gulf states to reassess their security arrangements,…
Abolishes five bags per acre limit, says govt to purchase wheat directly from farmers KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced major relief measures for small farmers announcing the abolition of five bags per acre limits and said, registered small growers can now sell wheat to the government without quantity restrictions. The…
Says PPP-based projects should be made part of the key performance indicators of ministries, departments PM Shehbaz chairs a high-level meeting in Islamabad to accelerate development projects through public-private partnerships. PHOTO: X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to further integrate and strengthen the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) and its related framework…
A snow-clearing vehicle removes icy remnants of a glacier from the Kaghan road in Balakot as the route opens after months of closure following heavy snowfall in winter. PHOTO: EXPRESS BALAKOT: The long wait of the residents and tourists of the Kaghan Valley is over. After five long months of roads and businesses in the…
President, PM, CDF and services chiefs congratulate scientists and engineers on achieving this significant milestone Pakistan Navy on Tuesday conducted a successful test of the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, described as “a powerful demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness,” according to a statement from the military’s media…
Strict ban imposed on matches, flammables, picnics in forests from April 15 to July 15 RAWALPINDI: The Forest Department has declared the period from April 15 to July 15 as the “fire season” to ensure the protection and conservation of government forests across the Rawalpindi division, including the hilly tehsils of Murree, Kotli Sattian, Kahuta,…
Egyptian FM, Dar speak on telephone call, emphasise importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and stability Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong. PHOTO: X The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Tuesday expressed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating engagement between the United States and…