ISLAMABAD: The petroleum division is set to move a summary to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) to amend the oil refinery policy, aiming to remove sales tax on the import of machinery and address the issue of operational sales tax, according to an official statement. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chaired a high-level…
Despite institutional strengths and supportive policies, the food ministry said Pakistan had yet to fully capitalise on the opportunities offered by agricultural biotechnology, the primary reason for which was the absence of a clear and unified strategic direction. photo:file ISLAMABAD: Following a historic slump in cotton harvest, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research…
According to official figures, major hospitals across the K-P have limited ICU capacity PESHAWAR: As Muhammad Owais rushed through the corridors of Khyber Teaching Hospital in a desperate search for an intensive care unit (ICU) bed for his critically ill mother, every passing minute diminished her chances of survival. Hospital staff told him that no…
LAHORE: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and hailstorm swept across Lahore on Saturday, breaking a spell of intense heat but disrupting traffic and electricity supply in parts of the city. The rain and hail also left several people injured due to accidents. Dark clouds covered areas including Township, Model Town, Green Town, Iqbal Town,…
The meeting was attended by directors of physical education from educational boards as well A view of the New Zealand versus Pakistan hockey final of the FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. NZ proved much superior to Pak on the day, winning 6-2. PHOTO: AFP Officials in Pakistan have unveiled a new strategy…
Court issues stay order in FIR against Achakzai during hearing of petition filed by PkMAP chief A photo of Opposition Leader and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai. SCREENGRAB The Balochistan High Court on Thursday suspended all legal proceedings regarding a first information report (FIR) registered against senior opposition leader Mahmood Khan…
A thriving illicit trade of more than 40 billion cigarettes a year is undermining Pakistan’s tax policy objectives Pakistan’s cigarette market has become a case study in how good-faith tax policy can yield unintended/negative results. Despite repeated increases in excise duties – most dramatically in the 2022–23 financial year – the country now hosts the…
Talks to focus on strengthening efforts to promote regional peace and stability through ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrives in Washginton on an official visit. PHOTO: FO/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday arrived in Washington, DC, for an official visit, during which he will meet…
License permits Iranian crude, petrochemical, and petroleum product sales through August 21 A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026. Photo: Reuters The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments…
Police say investigation has been launched to determine motive behind attack, identify assailants A photo of KP Police personnel. PHOTO: FILE DERA ISMAIL KHAN: An Additional Station House Officer (SHO), Mirajan Shah, was seriously injured on Sunday when unidentified men opened fire in South Waziristan’s Madina Mor area, District Police Officer (DPO) Tahir Shah Wazir…