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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the jurisdiction of Regional Tax Office-II, carried out a major operation and uncovered alleged tax evasion exceeding Rs 100 million by a well-known fashion brand. As part of the operation, four of the brand’s outlets were sealed. In an official statement, the FBR …

Tensions between the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, and Executive Director Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum have escalated significantly. With only three months remaining in the extended tenure of Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, he has issued three explanation letters to Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum. Following these communications, a meeting of …

inDrive, the global peer-to-peer ride-hailing and delivery platform, has achieved its highest-ever growth in Pakistan’s delivery services during March 2025, with a record-breaking surge in demand during the week of Eid. As families gathered for iftars, shared Eid gifts, and businesses prepared for one of the busiest retail periods of …

A 23-year-old female student of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) was shot dead at a private hostel in the G-10/1 sector of the federal capital, police confirmed on Monday. According to FIR, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when an unidentified armed man gained access …

The Punjab School Education Department has formally requested the commencement of summer vacations from June 1st, in line with the annual academic calendar. A summary proposing the start of vacations from June 1st has already been sent to the Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Secretary for Education, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, …

Federal Minister for Power, Awais Khan Leghari, inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever 120 KW fast-charging station, developed by GoGreen Avenue. The event, held in Islamabad, marked a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable energy. As part of the Ministry of Energy’s broader efforts to promote green mobility and energy-efficient solutions, …

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting today with Ms. Natalie Baker, Charge d’Affaires and Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, who called on the Minister at the Finance Division. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and increasing …

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for its next meeting and has requested details of the expenses incurred during the Champions Trophy. During a meeting chaired by Junaid Akbar, the PAC reviewed an audit para regarding the non-distribution of approximately Rs 2 …

Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia’, is announcing “Ramadan Lights” – the next phase of its global tourism campaign “This Land is Calling”. Ramadan is traditionally a time for family and reflection, and the country truly comes alive as the sun sets. Saudi, as the Heart of Arabia, …

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to remove all wild mulberry trees from Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, as part of an environmental initiative. The campaign aims to replace paper mulberries with thousands of native plants, improving air quality and reducing health hazards associated with pollen allergies. This decision was made …