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World Bank advises tax reforms in Pakistan to ease debt burden


Pakistan is falling short of Rs737 billion in tax collection, the World Bank said in its report and urged Islamabad to close all tax exemptions to release the burden of debts. The WB has suggested Pakistan increase tax incomes from agriculture, properties and retail businesses to generate additional revenue. Two major areas in the provincial jurisdiction — real estate and agriculture — had most of … Continue reading World Bank advises tax reforms in Pakistan to ease debt burden

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US-China ties impact ‘destiny of mankind’


BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China-US ties would impact the “destiny of mankind”, as he met with a group of American senators in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday told a delegation of top US lawmakers that relations between their respective countries would impact “the destiny of mankind.” “How China and the United States get along with each other in the face … Continue reading US-China ties impact ‘destiny of mankind’

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Pakistan Likely to Sign staff-level agreement 


Pakistan is likely to sign the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tomorrow Pakistan has met 90 per cent conditions for the staff-level agreement with IMF.  Sources said that Pakistan has also abolished the scheme to bring $0.1 million to the country annually and the interest rate has been increased by one per cent. The basic interest rate has been hiked from 21 per … Continue reading Pakistan Likely to Sign staff-level agreement 

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Modi’s Hindu nationalist party loses India’s Karnataka


India’s main opposition Congress party turned control of the crucial southern Karnataka state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party, according to a near complete vote count Saturday that boosted its prospects ahead of national elections due next year. The poll results are expected to energize the largely divided opposition that is banking on forming a united front to challenge Modi in next year’s … Continue reading Modi’s Hindu nationalist party loses India’s Karnataka

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 Imran Khan said democracy in Pakistan is at “an all-time low”


“Democracy is at an all-time low. The only hope we have is the judiciary,” said PTI chief Imran Khan while speaking with Sky News on Sunday. The former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan, said that the coalition government was “petrified of elections” and feared being “wiped out” by his party at the polls. “So they have decided that the only way they will allow elections … Continue reading  Imran Khan said democracy in Pakistan is at “an all-time low”

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The former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was arrested by NABin the Al-Qadir Trust case


The former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was taken into custody by Rangers, who were acting on the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) warrant, from the speculations of Islamabad High Court where the former premier had gone to seek bail in multiple cases registered against him. Imran Khan’s arrest warrant was signed by NAB Chairman Lt-Gen Nazir Ahmed and issued on May 1. … Continue reading The former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was arrested by NABin the Al-Qadir Trust case

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PTI workers, police clash after Imran Khan’s arrest


Police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse Imran Khan’s supporters. Protests take place in major cities, including the capital Islamabad.  Protests flared across Pakistan on Tuesday after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was arrested as he appeared before the Islamabad High Court for one of the dozens of cases pending since he was ousted last year. Police fired tear gas and water … Continue reading PTI workers, police clash after Imran Khan’s arrest

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Social Media Apps Blocked in Pakistan After Imran Khan’s arrest


Apps like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube are down in Pakistan AFTER IMRAN KHAN’S ARREST Twitter, Facebook and Instagram’s services are reportedly down for many users in Pakistan as they are unable to access the popular social media platforms on Tuesday evening.  According to the outage-tracking website, Downdetector.com, users are unable to log in to their accounts on all three platforms, meaning they also … Continue reading Social Media Apps Blocked in Pakistan After Imran Khan’s arrest

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Inflation rate in Pakistan has set another record


The inflation rate in Pakistan has set another record and reached 36.42 percent in April. As per details, the Bureau of Statistics has released the monthly figures for the inflation rate which stated that the inflation rate has hiked by 2.41 percent in April. The inflation rate increased by 2 percent in the urban area while 2.97 percent in the rural areas. The price of … Continue reading Inflation rate in Pakistan has set another record

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China says US should change attitude or risk conflict


The United States should change its “distorted” attitude towards China or “conflict and confrontation” will follow, China’s foreign minister said on Tuesday, while defending its stance on the war in Ukraine and its close ties with Russia. The US had been engaging in suppression and containment of China rather than engaging in fair, rule-based competition, Foreign Minister Qin Gang told a news conference on the … Continue reading China says US should change attitude or risk conflict

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi blamed PDM government for the economic crisis in Pakistan


Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a press conference in which he strongly criticised the ruling government and blamed the PDM government for political instability, wheat and economic crisis in Pakistan. While talking about the current inflation, the senior politician indicated another increase of Rs8 per unit in the power tariff. He claimed that the prices of petrol and diesel will also be increased by Rs35 per … Continue reading Shah Mahmood Qureshi blamed PDM government for the economic crisis in Pakistan

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Sara Inam murder case: Court Interim bail of Shahnawaz Amir’s mother extended


Shahnawaz Amir’s mother along with his counsel appeared before the court of Additional Sessions Judge Sheikh Muhammad Sohail. The hearing was adjourned without proceeding as Judge Sheikh Muhammad Sohail was no leave due to the demise of his mother. The court adjourned further hearing of the case till October 19. Shahnawaz was arrested for allegedly killing his Canadian national wife. The incident took place at … Continue reading Sara Inam murder case: Court Interim bail of Shahnawaz Amir’s mother extended

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Thailand shooting: Many children among dead in pre-school attack


Police say he then killed himself and his family after a manhunt following the attack in Nong Bua Lamphu province. Children and adults are among the casualties at the nursery – police say the attacker shot and stabbed his victims before fleeing the scene. The shooter came in around lunchtime and shot four or five officials at the childcare centre first,” a local official Jidapa … Continue reading Thailand shooting: Many children among dead in pre-school attack

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Floods in Pakistan have badly damaged health sector


The floods in Pakistan have badly damaged the health sector of the country. Floods have caused the loss of over Rs65 billion to the health structure. In sindh, 1,091 health centers have been damaged, the loss is estimated at Rs34.13 billion. In Balochistan, 297 health centers have been damaged in flood and the estimated loss is Rs18.98 billion, the sources said. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 221 … Continue reading Floods in Pakistan have badly damaged health sector

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Monarchs and leaders gather for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth


Leaders and monarchs from across the globe gathered in London on Monday to bid farewell to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at a state funeral of inimitable pageantry, marking the passing of a beloved figure who unified the nation through her 70-year reign. President of the United state of America Joe Biden paid tribute to the 96-year-old, Britain’s longest-serving monarch who earned almost universal respect for her … Continue reading Monarchs and leaders gather for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth

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