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Government presents roadmap for tax, energy and technology reform

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Ministers of Finance, Power and IT, along with FBR Chairman, address a joint press conference in Islamabad Screenshot showing the Minister of Energy and the Minister of Finance during a press briefing. PHOTO: SCREENSHOT/EXPRESS The chief ministers announced a series of far-reaching reforms in the areas of taxation, energy, privatization and digital governance, aimed at […]

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Six endangered Arabian humpback whales spotted near Gwadar

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Humpback whales found in the Arabian Sea are a species of baleen whales; after the monsoon, they migrate to Pakistani waters. A large pod of endangered Arabian humpback whales has been spotted off the coast of Gwadar, Balochistan – a rare and encouraging sighting for marine conservation. The spectacular moment, when six humpback whales simultaneously

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Sindh Police announces 50% discount on e-challans, tougher penalties for non-payers

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Fines for 50 types of offenses of up to Rs5,000 which can be halved if paid within 15 days Adopting a carrot-and-stick policy, Sindh Police has offered motorists a 50 percent discount on e-challans paid within 15 days, while warning of harsher punishment for those who ignore fines despite repeated awareness campaigns. The initiative, aimed

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DG ISPR rejects allegations of Pakistan-US deal on drone attacks in Afghanistan

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No military operation in Tirah Valley, if there was one it would be officially announced, says Ahmed Chaudhry Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has dismissed reports of any agreement between Pakistan and the United States on drone operations in Afghanistan, calling them “completely baseless.” “Pakistan has no agreement with

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EPA demolishes polluting industrial unit as part of anti-smog fight

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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz declares zero tolerance policy against industrial pollution As part of the ongoing anti-smog operation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has carried out a major enforcement action, demolishing an industrial unit deemed responsible for serious pollution. A suspect who broke the official seal of the unit twice in a single night has

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CCP proposes creation of separate steel ministry

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Report highlights raw material shortages, import dependence and political uncertainty among challenges facing industry PSM must pay billions owed to SSGC before gas pressure to steelworks is restored. PHOTO: REUTERS The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended the establishment of a separate ministry of steel as well as the formulation of a national steel

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PML-N seeks PPP to support 27th constitutional amendment

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The party’s Central Executive Committee is due to meet on November 6 to decide on its policy Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari during an interview with Sky News on June 9, 2025. Photo: Sky News/ YouTube The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) delegation, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and President

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Low-cost airline begins flight operations to Lahore

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Saudi budget airline flyadeal has started flight operations to Lahore. The new twice-weekly flights take flyadeal’s total capacity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan up to 18 scheduled services each week in five cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Sialkot, all launched this year. Read: New Saudi airline ‘Flyadeal’ starts operations to Pakistan with inaugural flight

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