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FBR Cracks Down on Corruption: 27 Senior Officers Sidelined
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken decisive action against 27 corrupt officers, all of whom held 20th-grade positions.…
Surge in Milk Prices Hits Karachi: More Expensive than Paris and Melbourne
Milk prices in Pakistan have soared by over 20% after introducing a new tax. Based on Bloomberg data, ultra-high-temperature (UHT)…
Chief Justice Isa Clashes with PTI Lawyer Niazullah Niazi in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (SC) hearing concerning the establishment of election tribunals began with a heated exchange between Chief Justice Qazi…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Advocates for Stronger SCO Role at 24th Summit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthening the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a key regional platform…
Government Plans Privatization of Roosevelt Hotel in August
The federal government will issue a letter of intent to privatize the Roosevelt Hotel in the first week of August.…
Saudi Arabia Simplifies Visa Rules for Pakistani Tourists
Saudi Arabia has simplified tourist visa requirements for Pakistani travellers, effective immediately. The Saudi Tourism Authority announced that applicants must…
Pakistan Sees Decline in Overseas Employment in 2024
In fiscal year 2024, Pakistan experienced a significant migration movement, with 789,837 individuals moving abroad for overseas employment. According to…
Federal Govt Decides Shutdown Pakistan Steel Mills
The federal government has resolved to shut down Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), a state-owned enterprise that has sustained significant losses…
Pakistan’s Missing Persons: 197 New Cases Reported in First Half of 2024
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED) has disclosed that it received 197 new cases of missing persons in…