FBR initiates nationwide enforcement drive against tax-evaded cigarettes
ISLAMABAD: Following directives from the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to act against widespread tax evasion in the cigarette sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a nationwide enforcement drive against tax-evaded cigarettes and registered five FIRs against manufacturers and transporters allegedly involved in multi-million-rupee revenue losses. As per
Eleventh NFC meeting to be held today: Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Finance has announced that the meeting of the Eleventh National Finance Commission (NFC) will be held today, December 04, for which the official agenda has been released. This important meeting will be chaired by Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting will be attended
Khawaja Asif defends mlilitary leadership, slams Politicians ‘desperate for Power’
ISLAMABAD — Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly criticized political figures who he claims are “desperate for power,” accusing them of undermining Pakistan’s national interests in their pursuit of political gain. In a series of posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Asif responded to comments made by
Bahrain National Guard commander calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir
Bahrain National Guard Commander Gen General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir at GHQ, said the military’s media wing. According to the ISPR press release, during the meeting, Field Marshal emphasised the importance of cooperation to address shared
Royal Saudi Land Forces commander discusses defence cooperation with Field Marshal
Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Saud Al-Johani, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi today. According to the ISPR press release, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, and avenues for
Naqvi salutes security forces after successful North Waziristan operation
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, has praised the security forces for their well-executed operations against Indian-sponsored terrorists in North Waziristan. In his statement, Naqvi applauded the forces for their professionalism and especially their promptness in action after the gunning down of seven foreign terrorists who had been
Senator Vawda says political meeting with PTI founder is not possible
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda stated that political discussions with PTI founder Imran Khan are not possible at present. He noted that meeting him for private or family matters, like visits from his sisters, is their rightful entitlement. Addressing the press Vawda mentioned that he had given guidance to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Merged districts need full financial integration, says Shafi Jan at Population Summit
ISLAMABAD: Participating in a high-level debate at the Pakistan Population Summit 2025 in Islamabad on Tuesday, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, underscored the urgent need for full financial integration of the Merged Districts to ensure effective governance, service delivery, and long-term
‘Gas Cylinder’ blast reported at Islamabad’s NUML
ISLAMABAD: A gas cylinder explosion was reported at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad on Tuesday. Three people were reportedly injured in the incident. According to media reports that a gas cylinder blast was heard at the NUML, where three people were reportedly injured, and they have
Pakistan air force gave robust response in operation Banyan Marsus, says Air Chief
RISALPUR: The Air Chief Marshal, Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, has said that Pakistan Air Force has given a robust response in Operation Banyan Marsus. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, while addressing the graduation parade ceremony at PAF Academy Asghar Khan Risalpur, said that the enemy was completely defeated
