Govt to scrap customs duties on cancer medicine raw materials under tariff reforms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on reforms of Federal Bureau of Reserve. PHOTO: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed authorities to launch a pilot project in Islamabad for a proposed automated income tax system, as part of wide-ranging…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi led the Pakistani delegation to the 14th St Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) in the Russian Federation, where he engaged with judicial leaders from around the world to strengthen international judicial cooperation and promote Pakistan’s ongoing judicial reform agenda. The forum, being held in St Petersburg from June…
Qatar premier expresses ‘deep appreciation’ for Pakistan’s continued efforts to bring peace and stability to region PM Shehbaz Sharif and PM Qatar vow for peace efforts in the region. PHOTOS: REUTERS Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Qatari counterpart reaffirmed their strong commitment to facilitating ongoing efforts to ensure lasting peace in the region…
Beijing says restoring navigation through strategic waterway serves interests of all sides Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian speaks to reporters in Beijing on Monday. ISTANBUL: China on Monday reiterated its call for “free” and “safe” passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed military strikes between the United Staates and Iran. “The Strait of Hormuz…
Marco Pierre White, long-serving former judge on show, says programme succeeds only by inspiring home cooking Marco Pierre White has sparked fresh debate around television cooking competitions after describing MasterChef as “not real” and urging viewers to avoid taking the long running franchise too seriously. The Michelin starred chef, who has appeared as a judge…
LOS ANGELES: Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalizing showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favorites France and the red-hot Kylian…
Alert over ‘joint statement’ came as both sides made significant progress in negotiations US Vice President JD Vance meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of the Islamabad Talks 2026. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Local and international journalists were exhausted at the media center set up just a stone’s throw from the Serena Hotel, where senior Iranian and…
FDA bans Red Dye 40, citing links to hyperactivity in kids; food firms now shifting to natural alternatives. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned Red Dye No. 40 in food and drinks, citing growing evidence that the artificial colouring may contribute to hyperactivity and behavioural issues in children. Red Dye 40, also known…
General view of the Ryanair logo at their headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, September 16, 2021. REUTERS A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece on Friday, two airport sources said, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing. The plane was scheduled to…
Bill was passed by Senate on June 10 this year, subsequently approved by National Assembly on June 11 President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday gave his assent to the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (Conversion) (Repeal) Bill, 2026, completing a key legal requirement for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Company Limited (PIACL). According to a…