KARACHI: Tax authorities have slapped criminal charges on celebrated fashion designer Nomi Ansari, accusing him of dodging Rs1.2 billion in taxes in a case that’s potentially rock the country’s elite fashion world.
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Climate-driven heatwave grips Pakistan, NDMA advises caution
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces a nationwide heatwave from April 22-27, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) urging the public to check weather updates before travelling due to rising temperatures linked to climate change.
Pakistan reports no polio cases since Feb. 10, plans 45mln-child vaccination drive
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has not reported a new polio case since February 10, state media reported on Thursday, a milestone in its fight against the virus as authorities prepare to vaccinate 45 million children in a nationwide campaign starting later this month.
Severe hailstorm lashes Islamabad, damages property
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: A severe hailstorm and torrential rain battered Islamabad and surrounding areas Wednesday, smashing vehicle windscreens, shattering windows, and uprooting trees as residents shared footage of golf ball-sized hail pelting the capital.
Noor Zaman stages epic comeback to claim U23 World Squash Championship
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Noor Zaman staged a dramatic comeback from two games down to defeat Egypt’s Karim El Torkey in a thrilling five-game final and claim the men’s U23 World Squash Championship title on Tuesday, electrifying a packed home crowd that included squash legends, foreign dignitaries, and a tearful reunion with his mentor and grandfather, former world champion Qamar Zaman.
Pakistan stocks tank 6,000 points as Trump tariffs roil markets
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market cratered on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index tumbling more than 6,000 points in early trading as President Donald Trump’s tariff decision stoked recession fears and oil prices sank.
Inflation crashes to 0.7pc in March
Inflation rate slowed to 0.7 percent in March, the lowest in over three decades, driven by weak demand and economic reforms, with urban inflation falling to 1.2 percent and rural inflation remaining flat.
Drought alert issued for three provinces as temperatures soar, rainfall plummets
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a drought alert on Monday for Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab provinces, where rainfall from Sept. 1, 2024, to March 21, 2025, was 40 percent below normal.
NAB seeks UAE help to extradite property magnate Malik Riaz in land scam case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog has launched extradition proceedings against property tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain and his son Ali Malik from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), invoking international anti-money laundering laws and the Vienna Convention, Dawn newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Windies spinner Warrican wrecks Pakistan with 9-wicket haul
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MULTAN: West Indies pulled off a stunning 120-run victory over Pakistan in the second Test in Multan on Monday, with Jomel Warrican’s 9-70 match haul helping to level the two-match series 1-1 and condemn Pakistan to their first home Test defeat in nearly two years.