Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb (L) and FBR Chairman Rashid Mehmood Langriyal address a press conference to summarize the FBR study regarding sales tax evasion in Islamabad on October 10, 2024. – PID Aurangzeb says most entities claim excess input tax. Sharing FBR findings on massive malpractices in 5 sectors. Finance czar warns tax evaders … Read more
Dusty winds blew over Karachi. – Application/File KARACHI: Karachi residents got some respite from the sweltering heat on Thursday after brief rains accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms hit some parts of the port city, turning the weather pleasant. Earlier in the day, Karachi was suffering from extreme heat when dark clouds spread over different … Read more
Raymond Carver’s wonderful story “Neighbours” perfectly evoked the strange, out-of-body feeling that can come from occupying someone else’s home when they’re not in it — the fleeting thrill of living someone else’s life, and the accompanying sense that it’s a life a little bigger and brighter than your own. This pain, at once delicious and … Read more
The highly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump began with a formal handshake, but quickly devolved into an intense exchange of jabs and sharp accusations. For 90 minutes, both candidates focused on criticizing each other’s leadership rather than substantive policy discussions. The debate was marked by moments of tension, … Read more
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih addresses the Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum in Islamabad, on October 10, 2024. — Screengrab/GeoNews We must strengthen Pakistan’s economy: Investment Minister. A Saudi minister praises Islamabad for achieving economic stability. Dignity emphasizes shared economic and social values. Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih said on Thursday that relations … Read more
October 10, 2024, 12:21 a.m. ET In a thrilling four-game Wednesday MLB postseason, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets became the first team to advance to the Championship Series, eliminating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of their series divisions of the National League. They will have to wait to find out who their … Read more
KARACHI: The Russian Center for Science and Culture recognized the life-changing achievements of teachers on International Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2024 and presented an award of appreciation to Prof. Dr. Samina Riaz (right), a senior professor at Bahria University Karachi. The award was presented by Ruslan Prokhorov (left), Director of the Russian Center for … Read more
NEW DELHI: India and China have agreed to step up efforts to ensure complete disengagement on the disputed Himalayan border, New Delhi said on Thursday after Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met the Chinese minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Russia. “Both sides agreed to work urgently and redouble efforts to achieve complete … Read more
An undated photo of the Barco refinery. — Barco website/file The refinery will remain closed from October 10 to November 18 Barco meets 40-50% of the country’s oil needs. The facility can process 120,000 barrels of crude oil per day. KARACHI: Pak Arab Refinery Limited (Parco), the country’s largest oil refinery, is set to shut … Read more
Islamabad: Oil prices in Pakistan have fallen by Rs47.54 per liter since May, Petroleum Minister Musaddiq Masood Malik informed the National Assembly on Thursday. Responding to various questions, the minister explained that “Pakistan buys fuel at global market prices, but we get some discounts on the insurance premium.” He explained: “Under the agreement, we buy … Read more