New policies to promote local manufacturing
PM aide says stability essential for development; super tax removed from export businesses LAHORE: Special…
New policies to promote local manufacturing
PM aide says stability essential for development; super tax removed from export businesses LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said that the government has completely removed the super tax on export businesses, while the super tax rate for non-export businesses earning profits of more than Rs500…
Djokovic ‘prepared’ for US Open bid for history
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic practices before the US Open, where he’s chasing a record-setting 25th Grand Slam title. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25. That so-far futile quest…
Ebola death toll exceeds 2,800 in DR Congo as cases mount
The death toll from the current Ebola virus outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, surpassed 2,800 on Sunday, according to the latest data released by the country’s health authorities. The Health Ministry data showed that the number of confirmed cases had reached 5,945 across six provinces. At least 1,327 people…
Meeting reviews Asaan Tax Scheme application
FBR officials will visit Karachi every month to address grievances, facilitate businesses Bilal Azhar Kayani, Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Economy and Energy addressing a press conference. APP ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani on Saturday visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for an extensive meeting…
Federer inducted into tennis Hall of Fame
Roger Federer accepts his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Newport. Photo: AFP NEWPORT: A tearful Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, describing his formal entrance into the sport’s pantheon as one of the “greatest honors of my life.” The 45-year-old 20-time…
PML-N leadership urges prioritising healthcare, education, infrastructure in meeting with new AJK PM Gilani
Nawaz Sharif shares a 100-day reform plan with the AJK PM targeting public sector PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz meet AJK Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani and Speaker Tariq Farooq. PHOTO: X The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) senior leadership on Sunday stressed the need for the immediate resolution…
Energy policy predictability sought
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) office in Karachi, reviewing key developments in Pakistan’s petroleum sector, energy security, investment opportunities and ongoing reforms. The minister met the chamber’s…
Juve notch second straight victory
Nico Gonzalez came off the bench and sparked Juventus into life for a 2-0 victory over Parma. Photo: AFP ROME: Juventus saw off Parma 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the Serie A season on Saturday, while Fiorentina’s celebrations of the club’s 100th anniversary were spoilt by a 3-0 home defeat…
Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’
A still image from undated archive footage released by Iranian media on August 24, 2026, shows Mojtaba Khamenei attending a meeting before he assumed the role of Iran’s Supreme Leader, at an unknown location. Photo: Reuters Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called…
Semiconductor training programme launched
KARACHI: Federal Minister for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja witnessed the signing of a contract between the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and NED University of Engineering & Technology, formally establishing NED as the Lead University for the South Region under the Semiconductor Education & Research Cluster (SERC), according to a statement issued by the Minister…
