Employment, business opportunities in Europe, great news for Youth
The Swedish government has introduced a special residence permit aimed at attracting talented and highly educated individuals from non-EU countries. This initiative has opened new employment and business opportunities for Pakistani citizens in Europe. The program, known as the High Talent Visa, aims to draw skilled individuals from around the
Federal government announces good news for government employees
The federal government has announced good news for government employees. It has decided to permanently incorporate two old ad hoc allowances into the basic pay, providing significant relief to employees affected by inflation. According to the Ministry of Finance, the 15 percent ad hoc relief allowance from 2022 and the
US–Iran peace deal expected within 24 Hours, PM Shehbaz Sharif signals major diplomatic breakthrough
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on his social media account X that we are closer to finalizing a peace deal than ever before. The agreement between Iran and the United States is nearing completion, with the next 24 hours being crucial. In a statement shared online, PM Shehbaz Sharif
Talal Chaudhry slams JAAC peaceful protest narrative after leaked audio scandal
ISLAMABAD: In response to the new leaked audio of two members of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Minister of State Talal Chaudhry stated that the claim of having 500 riflemen contradicts the assertion of holding a peaceful protest. Minister of State Talal Chaudhry said that the notion of
Leaked audio reveals alleged plot by banned JAAC to spread unrest in AJK
MUZAFFARABAD: A significant alleged plan to disrupt law and order in Azad Kashmir and incite mischief has been uncovered. A new audio recording involving two key members of the banned Joint Action Committee, Hameed Kashmiri and Sajid Azam, surfaced on social media, revealing their claims of being a peaceful organization
Important update for users of debit, credit cards abroad
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced significant relief for customers using banking cards internationally. The withholding tax on the overseas use of debit and credit cards has been reduced from 5% to 0.5%. The Federal Minister stated that the withholding tax on transactions made abroad or on international
Govt decides to freeze properties, identity cards, passports, bank accounts of JAAC members
ISLAMABAD: Government has taken a big decision against people affiliated with Joints Awami Action Committee, fundraisers and facilitators of the organization. Crackdown has been launched against these persons across the country on the basis of affiliation with banned organization. According to official sources, complete details of properties of persons belonging
More 50,000 metric tons of wheat approved for KP
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved 50 thousand metric tons of wheat for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ECC meeting was chaired by Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb approved several major decisions related to food security, space research, security and welfare of workers, while technical grants worth billions of rupees were also approved
Pakistan Population Hits Record 252 Million, Gender Gap 7.1 Million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s population has exceeded 252 million, with the number of men slightly outnumbering women, according to the latest National Economic Survey. The survey has shown that there are around 129.54 million men in the country, whereas there are 122.45 million females with a difference of about 7.1 million people.
Exporters and Industries Get Tax Relief in Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced significant tax relief measures for exporters and the industrial sector under the federal budget 2026-27, aiming to strengthen exports and support economic growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that exports remain the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, and the government has therefore reduced the advance and





