Pakistan to Host 12-Country Conference on Poverty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host a two-day international conference on poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth on October 13–14, bringing together participants from more than 12 countries. The conference, titled International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth, will focus on finding sustainable solutions to poverty, promoting economic growth
Big Relief for Salaried Employees
ISLAMABAD: Salaried employees across Pakistan could receive significant tax relief following intervention by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial over advance income tax notices issued to workers whose only source of income is their monthly salary. According to reports, the FBR chairman has directed that advance income
Public Gatherings Banned in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The district administration Islamabad on Saturday announced the imposition of Section 144, prohibiting public gatherings and assemblies in limits of the federal capital. In a statement, the administration said Section 144 was in force across Islamabad and that gatherings of any kind were not permitted. It added that public
Turkey Unveils Social Media Plan for Children
ANKARA: Türkiye on Saturday formally declared a ban on the use of social media for under-15s, scheduled to come into effect on November 1. It has joined a growing number of countries legislating to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of online platforms. The official state journal published
Emergency in KP? Federal Cabinet Set to Make Crucial Decision
ISLAMABAD: A high-level consultative meeting chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari at the President’s House has reportedly agreed on imposing emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) amid growing concerns over the province’s political and security situation. The meeting reviewed the overall political and security situation in the province, with participants discussing
Emergency or Governor’s Rule in KP? Zardari Chairs High-Level Meeting
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting to review the prevailing situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has begun at the President’s House, with senior government officials and political leaders discussing possible future measures amid escalating political tensions. President Asif Ali Zardari is chairing the meeting, which is being attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz
Tarar Links KP’s Security Challenges to PTI’s Policies
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of putting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s peace at risk, alleging that the party’s provincial government has failed to take effective action against terrorism and improve security. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Tarar criticised PTI-led provincial governments, claiming that security forces
PML-N KP Women MPs Take Aim at PTI
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) women MNA from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Saturday expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation and the rise in terrorist incidents across the province. Speaking at a joint press conference at Islamabad, the KP PML-N MNA Samar Haroon Bilour, MNA Dr Shaista Jadoon and MNA
KP Awaits Key Decision Today: Emergency or Governor’s Rule?
ISLAMABAD: To review the prevailing situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a high-level meeting has been called at the Prime Minister’s House today (Saturday). As the federal government is expected to consider two options including “emergency plus” and governor’s rule in the province currently being ruled by the PTI. Sources said the
Mr. Bean Is Returning to the Stage After Nearly 40 Years
LONDON: The British actor Rowan Atkinson, best known worldwide for his iconic character Mr. Bean, is set to return to the West End comedy stage nearly four decades after his last appearance. Mr. Bean is now 71-year-old will launch his new comedy show, “Rowan Live,” in London in February 2027.
