FBR Commits to IMF on Crackdown Against Tax Evasion in Key Sectors
FBR Commits to IMF on Crackdown Against Tax Evasion in Key Sectors The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the IMF it will target tax evasion in Pakistan’s retail,…
Pakistan Startup Funding Plummets 70% in 2024, But Tech Exports Surge
In 2024, Pakistan startup ecosystem saw a major drop in venture capital funding, falling 70% to just $22.5 million compared to $75.8 million in 2023. The number of deals also…
Govt Plans Hike in Electricity, Gas & Petrol Prices Amid IMF Deal Commitments
Pakistan Set to Increase Utility Prices in New Budget to Meet IMF Demands Islamabad: The federal government is preparing to impose a fresh financial burden on the public in the…
U.S. Warns Indian Nationals: Deportation & Lifetime Visa Ban Possible
Let’s be honest—immigration has always been a hot topic in the United States (U.S.), especially during the Trump years. But the temperature just got turned up again. As part of…
“Pakistan Prioritizes Peace, Response to India was Measured”: DG ISPR
Pakistan Values Peace, Responded Responsibly to Indian Aggression: DG ISPR Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has reiterated Pakistan’s dedication to peace, emphasizing that…
Deadly Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
A recent Israeli airstrike has tragically killed at least 24 Palestinians, including women and children, in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, according to…
Loralai Olives Wins Silver at NYIOOC, Becomes First Pakistani Olive Oil Brand to Achieve Global Recognition
Loralai Olives has made history as the first Pakistani brand to win a Silver Award at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its Arbequina monovarietal. Grown on a 40-hectare…
Mexican Navy Ship Strikes Brooklyn Bridge in Training Mishap, Injures Dozens
A Mexican Navy training ship, ARM Cuauhtémoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during a navigation error, injuring around two dozen people—some critically. The ship, carrying over 200…
Pakistan Army Accuses India of Misinformation and Regional Destabilization
Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has accused India of spreading false narratives to hide its involvement in terrorism and military aggression. In an interview with an Arab…
Pakistan, IMF Seek Additional Rs. 700 Billion in Taxes for FY26 Budget
Pakistan and the IMF are working on new tax measures to raise an additional Rs. 700 billion in the 2025–26 budget to meet the Rs. 14.3 trillion revenue target. Proposed…
