Aftab Maken Islamabad The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to auction several properties owned by Bahria Town. A public notice has been issued, marking the beginning of the process. According to NAB, six properties belonging to Bahria Town’s founder and chairman, Malik Riaz, will be auctioned. These include five …
Read More »Billions in lost taxes: Can a conflicted Senate panel truly probe Big Tobacco?
Aftab Maken Islamabad A recently formed Senate sub-committee, tasked with investigating alleged tax evasion worth billions of rupees within Pakistan’s cigarette industry, is now at the center of a significant controversy. Serious objections have been raised regarding the inclusion of senators with direct and past ties to the tobacco sector, …
Read More »HEC resets the table: ED shown the door
Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum, the Executive Director of the Federal Higher Education Commission (HEC), has been sacked from his position due to what has been officially described as unsatisfactory performance. The decision was made during a meeting of the HEC held on Wednesday, which was chaired by the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Mukhtar. …
Read More »FBR seals Sowears over massive tax evasion
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 …
Read More »Tensions rise at HEC as top officials face off
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 …
Read More »inDrive Delivery sees record growth
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 …
Read More »Mystery shrouds over murder of IIUI’s female student in private hostel
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 …
Read More »Punjab proposes summer vacations from June 1 due to heatwave alert
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, …
Read More »Leghari inaugrates fast charging station in Islamabad
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, …
Read More »US Ambassador calls on FM
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 …
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