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Bushra Bibi Case Sparks Discussion on Sharia Law and ‘Iddah’
In a recent legal development, Bushra Bibi's attorney, Salman Akram Raja, referenced a sharia ruling by Mufti Taqi Usmani regarding…
New 18% Sales Tax on Packaged Milk Raises Prices, Stirs Industry Concern
Beginning July 1, consumers will be required to pay an additional 50 rupees per litre for packaged milk after the…
Senate Committee Rejects 18% Sales Tax on Mobile Phones Under $200
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recently declined a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on mobile phones…
NAB Closes Half of 179 Mega Corruption Cases Involving Top Pakistani Politicians
Almost half of the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) 179 mega corruption cases have been closed or resolved against high-profile politicians,…
China Calls for Political Unity in Pakistan for National Development
A senior Chinese official, Liu Jianchao, emphasized the importance of internal stability for national development during a meeting in Pakistan…
U.S. Supports Direct India-Pakistan Talks, Will Not Dictate Terms
The United States reaffirmed its support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan, emphasizing that it would not prescribe how…
Government Recovers Rs95 Billion in Nationwide Electricity Theft Crackdown
The government has launched a stringent campaign to combat electricity theft to bolster the nation's economy and alleviate the ongoing…
Tragic Toll: Over 1,000 Pilgrims Dead at Hajj, Including 58 Pakistanis Amid Extreme Heat
The death toll for Pakistani pilgrims at this year’s Hajj reached 58, contributing to the global tally exceeding 1,000, as…
PPP and PML-N Resolve Budget Dispute, Bilawal Bhutto Confirms Support
The budget disagreement between PML-N and PPP dissolved on Thursday after PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met with Prime Minister Shehbaz…