Category: Pakistan
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Government Refuses to Disclose Detailed Tax Relief Figures in Budget Amid IMF Talks
Islamabad: The federal government has declined to publicly disclose the exact financial impact of various tax relief measures included in the Finance Bill 2026-27, citing ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Officials maintain that budgetary measures are still being finalized and that releasing detailed figures at this stage would be premature. Government Cites…
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Differences Between Government and PPP Over Budget Persist as Bilawal Postpones Assembly Speech
Islamabad: Differences between the federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over the federal budget remain unresolved, prompting PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to postpone his speech in the National Assembly as a form of protest. The development highlights growing tensions within the ruling coalition over the contents of the budget and the consultation…
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KP Government Seeks Federal Intervention to Ensure Uninterrupted Wheat and Flour Supply
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has written to the federal government urging immediate intervention to ensure the uninterrupted supply of wheat and flour, warning of a potential crisis and possible rise in prices across the province. According to official correspondence, the provincial government expressed concern that delays in wheat transportation and what it described…
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Pakistan to Host US-Iran Agreement Ceremony in Geneva: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Geneva. Addressing the National Assembly, the prime minister said that a “dark night of conflict” has given way to a new dawn of peace, describing the…
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Khawaja Asif Says Greater Civil-Military Coordination Could Have Brought More International Recognition
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that if there had been stronger coordination between “Rawalpindi and Islamabad” in the past, Pakistan could have achieved several international honors much earlier. He made these remarks while addressing the National Assembly session, where he described recent developments as a significant moment in Pakistan’s history and credited sustained…
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Imran Khan Receives Fifth Intravitreal Injection Dose, Confirms Barrister Gohar
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has received the fifth dose of an intravitreal injection as part of his ongoing medical treatment, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan confirmed. Speaking to the media, Barrister Gohar stated that Imran Khan was brought from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical…
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Mohsin Naqvi Praises Field Marshal Asim Munir Following Reported US-Iran Peace Agreement
Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in response to the reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran, saying the military leader had once again demonstrated his capabilities, not only for Pakistan but for the wider international community. In a message shared on social media, Naqvi posted…
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Pakistan Air Force Training Aircraft Crashes Near Mardan, Two Pilots Embrace Martyrdom
Mardan: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training aircraft crashed during a routine training mission near Mardan on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of two officers, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the aircraft met with an accident while conducting a regular training flight in the…
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Lavish Lifestyle Inconsistent with Declared Income Could Trigger Audit, Says FBR Chairman
Karachi: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has said that traders and business owners whose lifestyles appear significantly more luxurious than their declared income may face tax audits as part of efforts to improve compliance and broaden Pakistan’s tax base. Speaking on Geo News’ program “Naya Pakistan” with host Shahzeb Khanzada, Langrial…
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Announces US-Iran Peace Agreement After Extended Negotiations
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that a peace agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran following what he described as long and significant negotiations between the two countries. In a message shared on social media, the prime minister said that the agreement marks an important diplomatic development and reflects the…
