Party demands greater powers for Karachi as Mustafa Kamal criticises Sindh government’s governance The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday launched the first protest demonstration of its announced street movement for Karachi’s rights in Shah Faisal Town, with party leaders criticising the Sindh government over civic issues and demanding greater constitutional powers and administrative authority…
The FBR’s data revealed that people actually paid Rs85.4 billion, suggesting that they were ready to bear the extra cost but not to come into the tax net. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: After a lull, the government’s drive to integrate large retailers with the tax system picked up momentum in the last fiscal year and the…
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's own visit to Beijing. The two countries' ties have deepened since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Russia has become increasingly dependent on China, its main oil…
The MQM-P has renewed its push for new provinces, declaring that the case for a separate administrative unit in urban Sindh is stronger than anywhere else in the country and warning that a transparent census and corrected voter lists could force the PPP to confront the demand itself. Speaking at a seminar titled “National Dialogue”…
The video is old, from January 2026, and shows an Indian national being thrashed in Pattaya The claim that a viral clip shows Pakistan Army Major General Faisal Naseer being assaulted in Thailand by trans women is false and baseless. PHOTO: VIDEO GRAB Multiple people, including Indian propaganda accounts on social media platforms X and…
Dar and Prince Faisal underscore diplomacy and peace as regional tensions continue to rise Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) and Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Photos: File Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday reaffirmed their “close and brotherly ties” while underscoring the importance of diplomacy amid escalating tensions in the Middle East…
Pakistan lacks strategic oil reserves despite relying on Hormuz for 90% of oil and LNG imports People on their motorbikes wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station, hours before fuel prices are raised in Pakistan, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Karachi, Pakistan, April 30, 2026. Picture taken with a…
Akshay Kumar underwent a minor eye surgery this week while finishing up a busy schedule of an upcoming film with Anees Bazmee. Following the success of Bhoot Bangla, Kumar has been busy filming his next project amid media reports surrounding his health. The actor recently took to Instagram to thank the cast and crew after…
Deal may boost US-UK ties while easing pressure on tech firms and manufacturing sectors. Listen to article WORLDWIDE: US President Donald Trump has hinted at the announcement of a major trade deal with the United Kingdom, in what could mark the first concrete step towards easing tariff tensions that have rattled global markets. “Big News Conference tomorrow…
. ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to seven candidates and leaders of the PML-N for allegedly violating the election code of conduct ahead of the elections in the region. According to the Election Commission, violations occurred during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on May 7, where conditions outlined in…