LAHORE: The widening gap in Pakistan’s vehicle taxation policy has opened a new fault line within the country’s auto industry, as established local manufacturers question a tax structure that they say favours expensive imported and premium new energy vehicles while leaving middle-class consumers with a heavier tax burden. The rift has intensified after the government…
Off-spinner Sajid Khan took four wickets to help Pakistan move towards victory in the second Test. Photo: PCB Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan said the team will look to continue their strong bowling performance on the fourth day of the second Test and aim to dismiss West Indies quickly after putting themselves in a strong position….
Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) on Tuesday announced an enhanced monthly honorarium for 18 national blind cricketers in recognition of their consistent performances in recent domestic competitions. The revised honorarium will remain effective for six months, from July to December 2026, under the PBCC’s Player Support Programme. The council said the increase across all categories…
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N has made key decisions regarding the formation of the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) after securing a simple majority in the recent elections, including a decision not to include lawmakers elected on refugee seats in the cabinet. According to party sources, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has finalised the party’s…
Joint border markets, Gwadar port cooperation on agenda as neighbours revive economic ties Iranian and Pakistani national flags are displayed along a street ahead of the arrival of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 23, 2026— REUTERS ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion and expedite the…
PHF expresses confidence in team despite winless Pro League campaign ahead of tournament in Netherlands and Belgium ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026, with the national side set to compete in the tournament to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium from…
‘They had an all-day negotiation today, and it looks like things are very good,’ US president says US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will spend Rs5.072 billion on constructing a 9.25-kilometre, six-lane carriageway along the existing Service Road East from Faizabad to Koral Chowk (Gulberg Housing Society) in the federal capital. According to official sources, the new road, to be built parallel to the Islamabad Expressway, is expected to reduce traffic congestion…
Pakistan fight back to edge South Korea 4-3 in hockey Test series. Photo: PHF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat South Korea 4-3 in the third match of their four-test men’s hockey series on Tuesday, clinching their third successive victory and taking an unassailable lead in the series. After falling behind in…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could impose bans on those former cricketers who have featured in an unsanctioned and disapproved League in Zambia. Last week Zambia Cricket Union (ZCU) had issued a statement clarifying that the Asian Legends League held at Lotus Sports Club in Lusaka was not sanctioned, approved or endorsed by the governing…