By News Desk
ISLAMABAD: A group of U.S. lawmakers urged Pakistan to announce a date for its next elections and allow neutral observers to ensure they are fair and free, amid concerns over human rights and democracy in the South Asian nation, Dawn newspaper reported on Friday.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified amendments in the Income Tax Law to increase the tax collection from vehicle registration, property transfer, and online payments to non-residents.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan completed a comprehensive series whitewash over Sri Lanka with an innings and 222-run victory in the second and final test on Thursday, thanks to a career-best seven-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Noman Ali.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with four state-owned enterprises to raise the local equity for a multibillion-dollar Saudi refinery project and inked an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a Chinese firm, a minister said on Thursday.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday it would not negotiate with militants who have killed security forces and civilians, dismissing media reports that a recent visit by a Pakistani envoy to Kabul was part of talks with the Pakistani Taliban.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top economic body approved eight development projects worth around Rs10.6 trillion on Thursday, including a nuclear power plant, a storage dam, and a canal system.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would punish anyone who leaks unauthorized information about the country’s security or military with up to five years in jail, amid a row over former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s alleged disclosure of official secrets.
By Staff Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank said on Thursday it had fined six banks a total of Rs350.8 million for failing to comply with rules on anti-money laundering, customer due diligence and other areas.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: China has agreed to defer principal payments on loans worth $2.4 billion to Pakistan for two years, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday, a boost for the cash-strapped country as it tries to rebuild its foreign currency reserves.
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday denounced the “provocative remarks” made by India’s defence minister, who said he was ready to cross the Line of Control (LoC) that divides the disputed Kashmir region, and urged India to “exercise utmost caution”.
