The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) has entered into a landmark deal worth Rs. $15 billion zone development agreement with Tech7 (Private) Limited to establish a state-of-the-art Special Technology Zone (STZ) in Sector B-17 of Islamabad. The project is expected to act as a catalyst for Pakistan’s thriving digital economy and position the country as … Read more
Islamabad: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad on Thursday closed five prominent restaurants in Islamabad over issuing fake invoices/receipts. The action came after citizens/consumers reported that restaurants were issuing fake receipts/invoices, an FBR press release said. This is in line with FBR’s drive to bring tier-one retailers/restaurants under the tax net through point-of-sale billing system. … Read more
Supporters of Imran Khan sit on scaffolding in Rawalpindi, on November 26, 2022. – Reuters The lawyer says protests will be held across Pakistan and the world. This is the latest call to protest against the government, the lawyer quoted Imran as saying. Imran’s sister says the stage is set for martial law for 10 … Read more
Participants engage in discussion during the 10th Islamabad Literary Festival. – Supplied ISLAMABAD: The 10th Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), ‘Words Change Mindsets’, featuring 50 intellectually inspired sessions, including film screenings, dance recitals, marches, theatre, and an unforgettable Sufi evening, concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony at Allama Iqbal . The hall last evening. The event … Read more
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated an investigation into seven customs officials at Islamabad International Airport over allegations of facilitating the smuggling of night vision and thermal imaging equipment into Pakistan. According to a report by BR, FBR has directed the Islamabad Airport Collector to investigate the accused officials for their alleged involvement … 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
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi looks on during his meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon, October 4, 2024. – Reuters Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad on Monday for a two-day official visit to discuss bilateral relations and the development of the situation in the Middle East. During … Read more
In a brave act, a woman in Islamabad foiled a robbery attempt when she stopped a man from hijacking her car by grabbing the driver’s seat door, preventing the thief from escaping. A video clip of the incident appeared, in which the woman was seen getting out of the car and closing the gate to … Read more
PTI supporters raise flags at a rally on January 28, 2024. – AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has postponed its protest scheduled for October 15 in view of the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit scheduled to begin tomorrow (Tuesday), sources said. Geographic News on monday. Informed sources said the decision was taken by … Read more
KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur (left) sits with PTI founder Imran Khan in this photo shared by the party. — Instagram/@ptiofficial The charges include arson, attacking the state, and violence against police. Other leaders named include Azam Swati, Omar Ayub and lawyer Saif. He attacked the policemen with sticks, stones and iron rods, as stated … Read more