KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Sindh government is actively working to address traffic problems in Karachi. The illegal bus stands that were operating in the city for the past 40 years have been dismantled and all bus stands outside Karachi have now been shifted to Karachi Bus Station. For the … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto criticized the federal government for restricting internet speed and shutting down VPN services, saying such decisions were taken without proper consultation or understanding. Speaking to the media, Bilawal said: “We have not been consulted about VPN shutdowns or slowdown in internet speed. The decision makers seem to be … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to launch a large-scale operation against drug traffickers across the province. The Anti-Tax and Narcotics Wing will officially start this operation against drug traffickers across Sindh starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13. In the first phase, the operation will target two major cities: Karachi and Hyderabad. Subsequent stages will expand … Read more
The Chinese national flag appears in front of the Central Financial District on Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China on October 1, 2022. – Reuters The move would raise “the maximum local government debt by six trillion yuan.” The debt ceiling is scheduled to be raised every year from 2024 to 2026. A total … Read more
Police personnel stand alert outside a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa house after Capital Development Authority (CDA) officials sealed off a house in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in Islamabad on October 7, 2024. – Online The cabinet said the raid caused damage worth Rs 10 million to KP House. FIR to be lodged within the jurisdiction of the crime scene: … Read more
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad on June 11, 2022. — Reuters Key says the governorate’s responsibility is education and health. “Four interested groups wanted to participate in the PIA bid.” The PIA sale faces a hurdle as the only bidder offers less than the … Read more
Army vehicle patrol and police officers stand guard along the road near the cantonment area in Bannu, December 21, 2022. — Reuters The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan fears that the legal reform “may be used against political rivals.” The bill terms it a “gross violation of the right to due process” and a “fair … Read more
A worker delivers packages of fabric to a market in Karachi. – Reuters/File Authorities say the International Monetary Fund will send its team to Pakistan in December. The FBR may propose to raise withholding tax rates on all imports. Raising the withholding tax on the sale of land plots and also purchases with cards. ISLAMABAD: … Read more
JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza speaks in the Senate. – Screenshot via Facebook @juipakofficial Kamran Murtaza says the government is on its way to “destruction.” The JUI-F senator is unhappy with the government seeking another amendment. He says the government’s attempt to make another amendment is unlikely to yield results. Amid speculation that coalition partners are … Read more
The government prohibited oil refineries from adjusting input taxes on crude oil purchases against sales tax on refined petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel. The change, introduced through the Finance Act 2024, has raised concern across the refining industry, as it threatens to increase operating costs and disrupt refinery upgrade projects. According to Pakistan Refinery … Read more