ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha Wednesday slammed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for “intervening” in Pakistan’s internal matters. “Pakistan’s conduct is in line with the law,” the state minister said, terming IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Nathan Porter’s statement — regarding the political situation in Pakistan — “extraordinary”. While the IMF does...
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Chief selector reveals Sarfaraz Ahmed’s insecurity for his spot in playing XI
Haroon Rasheed, shared a revealing story that shed light on the insecurity felt by Sarfaraz Ahmed, during his previous tenure as chief selector. The incident took place in 2015 when Pakistan’s then one-day captain Azhar Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and batter Asad Shafiq had decided to perform Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage. Around the same time,...
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IMRAN KHAN SECURES INTERIM BAIL IN EIGHT CASES FROM ATC
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended interim bail of former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in eight cases registered against him, ARY News reported. The former prime minister — who is facing a number of cases — reached the Islamabad judicial complex, ahead of his appearance before the National Accountability...
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Govt expected to keep standard rate of GST unchanged at 18%
ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to keep the standard rate of General Sales Tax (GST) unchanged at 18% for the upcoming budget 2023-24, reported The News. The government is also working on jacking up rates of withholding taxes where applicable and possessed the potential to increase tax revenues. The government also considered amendments for retailers to...
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NAB investigates Imran Khan in £190m settlement case
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is investigating Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan in the £190 million settlement case, as the former premier appeared in the anti-graft watchdog’s office in Rawalpindi amid strict security on Tuesday. Sources said that NAB officials inquired about Khan’s correspondence with the British National Crime Agency and also sought the...
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Auto industry lays off thousands as sales decrease by 70%
ISLAMABAD: The automotive industry has laid off thousands of workers in recent months due to a decline in the sale of vehicles and spare parts triggered by the government’s ban on the import of raw materials, massive depreciation of the rupee and soaring inflation, The News reported citing an Arab News report. Pakistan is facing its most daunting economic...
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Pakistan only two matches away from becoming World No.1 ODI team
Pakistan Cricket Team are only two wins away from becoming World No.1 in the ICC ODI Rankings as 3-0 lead against New Zealand have brought them to the third position, jumping two spots, as they started the series at fifth place. Pakistan were at sixth place in the ODI rankings when Babar Azam became skipper...
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Indian counterpart welcomes Bilawal at regional meet SCO
Indian external affairs minister Jaishankar welcomed Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Friday for the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting being held in Goa, India. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has arrived at the conference hall to attend the meeting. This is an important event, as it provides...
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Maryam Nawaz challenges Bushra Bibi to initiate legal proceeding against her
Senior Vice President and Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s wife and former first lady, Bushra Bibi, would get exposed in the court for her wrongdoings. This was said by Maryam Nawaz in a tweet after Bushra Bibi sent a legal notice...
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Who is Madiha Imam’s husband Moji Basar?
Pakistani actress Madiha Imam, who recently tied the knot with Moji Basar, has refuted the reports claiming that her husband is an Indian producer. the 32-year-old actress said that her husband is neither a producer nor an Indian filmmaker. “He was a work acquaintance and then a friend. He’s not a producer, not an Indian...