PESHAWAR: Residents of Lower Kurram have started surrendering their firearms to authorities as part of a law enforcement operation (LEA) which entered its third day on Tuesday. According to sources, the police collected weapons in Bagan and adjacent areas where the operation is currently taking place. They said the operation continued in the area on […]
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The Pakistan Tax Bar (PTB) has expressed reservations over the FBR’s legal issues, saying the revenue collection authority is filing unnecessary tax cases. In a letter written to Prime Minister Shehzab Sharif, the PTB said that the revenue collection authority is filing unnecessary and weak cases, which amounts to discouraging taxpayers. Tax cases are pending
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ISLAMABAD: A government committee in talks with the PTI has formed a subcommittee to deliberate on the opposition party’s demand to form a judicial commission to probe the incidents that occurred on May 9, 2023 and November 26, 2024. A meeting of the government’s negotiating committee was held at Parliament under the chairmanship of National
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ISLAMABAD: The PPP on Tuesday clashed with the PML-N government over Sindh’s water share, accusing it of blocking Indus water and diverting it through six new canals. PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman, has called for the convening of a meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI) to clarify the government’s
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ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Elections Network (FAFEN) has called for the standardization of information and accessibility features on parliamentary websites, calling it a crucial step to improve their usability and transparency. In its report titled “Parliamentary Transparency and Openness in Pakistan,” the network highlighted that reforms were essential not only to improve public engagement
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Listen to the article The ongoing water dispute in the Senate has intensified tensions between the government and coalition partner Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), further fueled by Minister Aleem Khan’s controversial remarks regarding infrastructure breakdowns past. The debate took place on Tuesday in a session chaired by Deputy Chairman Senate, Syed Ali Khan; where PPP
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Listen to the article Senator Irfan Siddiqui, spokesperson for the government’s negotiating committee, confirmed that no decision has been made regarding the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9 and November 26. Siddiqui made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing the media after the first round of discussions held to
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Listen to the article The Commercial Banking Circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two individuals and recovered thousands of fake US dollars in Karachi, as part of a crackdown on counterfeit currency. According to Express News, the FIA search team conducted an operation in Saddar area, where it apprehended two suspects involved
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Listen to the article The Punjab government has decided to launch 27 solar-powered electric buses in Lahore by the end of this month, marking a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable public transport. These buses are part of the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to reducing air pollution and promoting green energy solutions. The decision
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the National Assembly on Monday was marked by strong protests from opposition members, turning the session into a scene of chaos. The assembly session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, descended into disorder as lawmakers belonging to opposition parties chanted slogans and held placards in support of their party’s founder.
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