Good news for oil market as Iraq announces restoration of oil production
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced the normalization of oil production and operational activities across the country, saying that all oil fields are ready to resume production. According to the Iraqi Oil Minister, the restoration of normal oil production activities will be carried out in stages. He said that
Standing Committee approves major withholding tax on unregistered businessmen
The Standing Committee on Finance of the National Assembly has approved a five percent withholding tax by setting an annual sales limit of Rs 20 million for unregistered shops and businesses. The committee expressed serious reservations over the request for a 15-year tax exemption on new aircraft and their parts
Gilgit’s beauty overshadowed by unremoved election campaign materials
GILGIT: While the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections concluded on June 7, the aftermath of the campaign continues to affect the city’s appearance, with banners, flags, and posters still visible across major roads and public spaces. During the election campaign, political parties and candidates extensively displayed promotional material at intersections, bridges, public
PTA issues emergency alert for citizens nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important public advisory warning citizens against the use of foreign SIM cards, declaring their use within Pakistan illegal and potentially dangerous. According to the PTA, foreign SIM cards operating in the country can expose users to significant security, financial, and legal
National report highlights alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A major national report jointly prepared by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and UNICEF has revealed that approximately 8.6 million children in Pakistan are engaged in child labour, with more than 6.6 million involved in hazardous work that poses serious risks to their health, safety, and future.
Field Marshal meets Ghana’s Chief of defence staff, discusses regional security, defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Republic of Ghana, hold meeting with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. According to ISPR upon his arrival at GHQ, the visiting military leader was
AJK Govt Places 154 JAAC Members Under Fourth Schedule, Freezes Bank Accounts and ID Cards
MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has taken strict administrative action against 154 members and leaders of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), officials said on Thursday. According to official sources, the individuals have been placed under the Fourth Schedule, a legal category associated with monitoring
Talat Hussain Reveals 14 Key Pakistani Diplomatic Moves in Iran–US De-escalation Efforts
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain has outlined what he described as 14 major diplomatic and backchannel initiatives undertaken by Pakistan during efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States. While sharing his views on X account, he said that Pakistan was among the first countries to call
PM Shehbaz Congratulates Iranian President in First Call After Peace Deal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated President Pezeshkian and the leadership of Iran and also the Iranian nation on the signing of the historic deal. He stated that the deal would lead to overall stability in the region along with the development and reconstruction process. According to details, Prime Minister
Big Relief for Job Seekers: Govt Approves Hundreds of New Hiring Posts
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced hundreds of new vacancies in a major recruitment drive aimed at strengthening law enforcement capacity in the federal capital. According to official sources, a total of 1,934 new posts have been sanctioned in the Islamabad Police. The new hiring will primarily support the Special Protection





