Category : National

ISLAMABAD: The audit, conducted by the Auditor General of Pakistan, observed material weaknesses in the BISP Management Information System (BISP-MIS) in spouse data profiling, identifying a total financial exposure of over Rs25 billion across 601,850 compromised cases. The audit report 2025-26 of BISP for fiscal year 2024-25 reveals billions of

ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced revised income tax slabs for salaried individuals in the new Finance Bill, which is set to take effect from first July. According to the final draft of the Finance Bill, which is scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly for approval, the new tax

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has concluded his official visit to Pakistan and departed for his homeland following a successful one-day trip aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Iranian president and the high level delegation being sent off by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

ISLAMABAD: A sudden fire broke out at H-9 Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad, engulfing more than 70 stalls and causing significant damage across multiple sections of the market. According to rescue officials, the blaze affected four sections of the bazaar, including footwear and clothing stalls. Several shops were completely or partially

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that Pakistan and Iran share an inseparable bond of friendship, stating that the success of Iran is Pakistan’s success and its failure would also be considered Pakistan’s failure. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz said

ISLAMABAD: The President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian has met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to talk about bilateral relations and regional security concerns, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The Iranian President appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability. He acknowledged Pakistan’s consistent efforts to

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reached Pakistan and landed through Noor Khan airbase with his special airline, narrated with hashtag #MenaB 168, a symbolic commemoration for the martyred school students targeted by US jet fighters with cold blooded manner. The Iranian President was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to discontinue fuel subsidies previously provided to motorcyclists, public transport operators, freight transporters and small-scale farmers across the country. The decision was taken during a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidies, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. According

ISLAMABAD: Keeping in mind the security and traffic situation in the capital, entry of all types of heavy traffic has been banned from today until further orders. According to Islamabad Traffic Police, all entry points of the Red Zone except Marriott and Margalla Road will remain completely closed for all

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Metro Bus Service remained fully suspended on Tuesday due to security-related arrangements in the federal capital. According to Metro Bus authorities, the service will remain unavailable throughout the day and is expected to resume operations at 7:00 PM. The suspension affects commuters across the Metro Bus network