Consumers’ down-trading to illegal cigarettes cost Rs 310bn loss to National Exchequer: NUST Report
ISLAMABAD: The current excise duty structure on tobacco products has pushed consumers to down-trade from legally compliant cigarette brands to illegal, tax-evaded brands that...
CPEC a game-changer in strengthening Pakistan’s economy: Minister for Industries
SHEIKHUPURA: The completion of Rachna Industrial Park serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of our government and the park holds strategic importance...
Former AJK prime minister Tanveer Ilyas arrested
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas has been arrested by the Margalla Police in Islamabad.
According to the police...
50 dead in heavy rains, floods in central Afghanistan
KABUL: At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, international media reported on Saturday.
Floods...
KP Governor lauds Saudi Arabia investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi and Saudi Arabia Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy met at Islamabad where they discussed enhancement of...
NPB arranges a reference ceremony honoring Wajahat Latif, Zulfiqar Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: A heartfelt reference ceremony in loving memory of esteemed police officers Wajahat Latif and Zulfiqar Qureshi was held today at the National Police...
Seminar highlights plight of IIOJK mothers awaiting disappeared sons
ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference AJK chapter have shed light on the anguish of thousands of mothers in Indian illegally occupied...
Article 6 should be applied on violators of Constitution: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif on the floor of the house has demanded imposition of Articla 6 against the violators of Constitution and...
Indian nationals face trial in Canadian court for Sikh leader’s murder
OTTAWA: Three Indian nationals stood trial in the British Columbia Provincial Court linked to the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
The...
Multan Police arrests PTI leader Dr Rubina Akhter on May 9
MULTAN: Multan Police have arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Rubina Akhter in May 9 case.
She was protesting at the nine number area in...
