PMAP Stages Sit-In in Chaman Against Killing of Worker
PMAP stages sit-in in front of DC Complex against killing of worker Chaman (Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai) A protest demonstration was held today under the auspices of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PMAP) against the killing of its member, Nazar Muhammad, who was shot dead by unknown armed men last night. The protesters marched through […]
Time, Barzakh and Consciousness: From World to Eternity
Time, Barzakh, and Consciousness: From the World to Eternity By Mian Iftikhar Ahmad The world, Barzakh, the Day of Resurrection, Paradise and Hell are not merely places but different stages of consciousness, and the key to understanding all of them lies in the concept of time. From the moment a human being is born into […]
Quaid-e-Azam’s Legacy: The Lamp That Still Shines for Pakistan
The lamp that continued to shine after being extinguished by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Some deaths merely close the chapter of a life. Others transform an entire existence into an everlasting trust. The passing of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 11 September 1948 belonged to that rarer, more solemn kind. On that day Pakistan did not […]
Pakistani Injured in Jazan Attacks Receive Consulate Support
Inline with the Prime Minister’s vision for the welfare of Overseas Pakistanis Jeddah . from Amir Muhammad Khan and in pursuance of the directives of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, the Consul General of Pakistan, Jeddah, visited hospitals in three different cities in Jazan region including Baish General Hospital, Sabya Hospital, and King Fahad Hospital […]
Trump Dividend: President Offers $5,000 Payment to Every American If Republicans Win Midterm Elections
A New Election Promise From the President President Donald Trump told supporters on Wednesday that he would send a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to every adult American citizen, but only on one condition. Republicans would need to keep control of both the House and the Senate after November’s midterm elections. It is one of the boldest […]
Policy Implementation in Pakistan: PM’s Business Outreach Still Waiting on Real Reform
Summary Policy implementation in Pakistan is once again under scrutiny after a fresh round of government engagement with the business community. The prime minister has kept up periodic contact with private-sector representatives, and officials point to the withdrawal of the super tax and Rs800 billion recovered through stronger enforcement as early wins. Whether these gestures […]
Pakistan Greets North Korea on 78th Founding Anniversary, Reviving Rare Diplomatic Contact
Pakistan Greets North Korea on 78th Founding Anniversary Pakistan made a rare public diplomatic move this week when President Asif Ali Zardari and the Foreign Office sent greetings to Pyongyang. The message marked the 78th anniversary of North Korea’s founding, an occasion most countries with formal ties to Pyongyang mark quietly through diplomatic channels rather […]
SBP Bank Data Access: New Law Lets Central Bank Build a Central Data Repository
Pakistan has given the State Bank of Pakistan formal legal cover to set up a centralised digital store of banking data. The change comes through an amendment to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, and it hands SBP the ability to hold records that were previously locked behind bank confidentiality rules. Background Banking data in Pakistan […]
FBR Chief Orders Rs126bn Tax Refunds for Traders
Summary The Federal Board of Revenue has moved to ease the cash-flow crunch faced by Pakistani businesses. In a major relief step, the FBR chief refunds order has cleared the way for Rs126 billion in pending tax refunds. The amount includes Rs83 billion in sales tax refunds and Rs43 billion in customs duty rebates. Traders […]
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