KP Public hails end of taxes on five Marla houses
PESHAWAR: People across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have welcomed the provincial government’s decision to end taxes on five marla houses, calling it a much-needed relief for the middle and lower-middle class. The KP cabinet, while approving the Rs1.52 trillion budget for FY 2026-27, announced the abolition of certain property taxes on residential
India provides full treatment to injured Taliban miscreants of Pakistan war
Taliban member from the border war with Pakistan has been transferred to New Delhi, the capital of India, and is undergoing treatment. An Afghanistan International reporter in Delhi met this wounded Taliban member—who was not easily able to walk—along with his two attendants in the city on Friday. This Taliban
AI will create more jobs for humans, Jeff Bezos claims
PARIS: Founder of e-commerce giant Amazon, Jeff Bezos has claimed that artificial intelligence (AI) will create more jobs for humans rather than replace them. Addressing a technology conference in Paris, Jeff Bezos said concerns about AI making human labour obsolete were widespread, but he did not share those fears. He
US beat Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockouts
LOS ANGELES: The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia here. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail
Pakistani freelancers cross $1 billion for the first time
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani freelancers have further consolidated their importance in the country’s digital economy, increasing their share in overall IT exports to 25 percent during the first eleven months of the fiscal year 2025-26. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the export earnings of freelancers have
Trump admires “Harmony” between Pakistan’s civil, military top brass
WASHINGTON: The US President Donald Trump has praised the relations between Pakistan’s political and military leadership, saying that there is excellent harmony between the various leadership institutions in the country. In a statement, Donald Trump, referring to Pakistan, said that there is a Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, there who
SECP to begin fresh courses on Fintech, market skills
ISLAMABAD: To meet the financial market requirements, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to start fresh courses on Fintech and market skills. To modernize financial sector training and develop professionals associated with emerging industry needs, this is need of the day to reorganize and strengthen the
Ishaq Dar to leave for Egypt tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: In order to attend R-4 foreign ministers meeting in Cairo, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will leave for Cairo tomorrow (Sunday). The forum brings together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to discuss key regional and international developments. According to the FO,
GBEC announces official results for 21of 24 constituencies
GILGIT: The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) on Friday announced the official results of the elections and issued a notification of the successful candidates in 21 of the 24 constituencies. In the contest, PPP emerged as the largest party with nine seats, followed by PML-N with six and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan
Goods transporters announce reduction in fares
KARACHI: Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance (PGTA) President Malik Shehzad Awan on Friday said that in response to the federal government’s reduction in diesel and petrol prices, “We the goods transporters, announce a cut in fares by 15pc”. Terming the government act of reduction in petroleum products, a positive step for
