Business
FBR extends deadline for sales tax return submission to March 27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing Sales Tax and Federal Excise returns to March 27, 2025, to assist taxpayers. This extension aims to alleviate any difficulties faced by taxpayers in meeting the initia...
Business community rejects new solar policy
ISLAMABAD: The business community has expressed strong opposition to the government's newly introduced solar policy, urging the authorities to revert to the previous framework. In a press conference held in Islamabad, the President of the Federation...
Dar sets retail sugar price at Rs164/kg, assures no shortage
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday that the retail price of sugar would be capped at Rs164 per kilogram, while its ex-mills price would be kept below Rs159 per kilogram. This decision comes in...
WB approves $102mn financing for Pakistan's RAM Project
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank's Board of Directors approved $102 million in financing for Pakistan's Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening the country's microfinance sector. The initiative is designed t...
FPCCI unveils charter of economy to Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), one of Pakistan's largest industrial bodies, presented a Charter of Economy to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday. This initiative marks a significant ste...
KSE-100 settles above 117,000
KARACHI: The buying rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing above the 117,000 mark, marking a gain of over 800 points. The index surged 801.50 points or 0.69%, settling at 117,001.09,...
Entertainment
The secret behind Miley Cyrus’ latest artistic vision revealed
Miley Cyrus has just revealed a trailer for her upcoming film linked to her new album Something Beautiful. The trailer describes the film as “a unique visual experience” and “a one-of-a-kind pop opera” that will feature 13 tra...
Aamir Khan launches YouTube channel to reveal filmmaking secrets
Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, has launched a new YouTube channel called Aamir Khan Talkies, offering fans an exclusive look into the world of filmmaking. Known for his remarkable career and successful production venture...
Hania, Diljit movie set for release
Pakistani actor Hania Aamir is set to make her Indian film debut in Sardaar Ji 3, the latest installment of the popular Punjabi film franchise led by Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa. The film, confirmed to release on June 27, 2025, has already generat...
Shoaib Malik celebrates Wife’s special day in style
Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed, who tied the knot last year, have often been in the spotlight due to their relationship. After a year of facing public scrutiny, the couple has been spotted together more frequently, with fans expressing their admiration...
Sports
Pakistan face humiliating 4-1 T20I series defeat against New Zealand
WELLINGTON: New Zealand secured a dominant eight-wicket win in the final T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan at Sky Stadium on Wednesday, delivering a commanding performance. The home side comfortably chased down a modest score of 128 give...
Captain Salman Ali Agha reacts to T20I series defeat against NZ
WELLINGTON: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha admitted his team was comprehensively outplayed as New Zealand wrapped up a dominant 4-1 T20I series victory with an eight-wicket win in the final match at Sky Stadium yesterday. “They were outstandi...
WCA calls for stricter measures to prevent collapse of traditional formats
KARACHI: World Cricketers Association has called for protected international windows, fairer revenue distribution, and stronger player safeguards to prevent the collapse of its traditional formats. The WCA's "Protecting History, Embracing Change" rep...
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart attack he suffered during a match earlier this week. The 36-year-old was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dh...
Pakistan to lock horns against New Zealand dead rubber today
Wellington: Pakistan cricket team will lock horns against New Zealand today (Wednesday) in the T20I series dead rubber at the Wellington Regional Stadium. According to details, the changes were expected in the playing XI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shad...
Shaheen, Shadab must be rested before next series: Shahid Afridi
Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has suggested that key players Shadab Khan and Shaheen Shah Afridi should be rested for the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, scheduled to be played in Wellington today. Wednesday. Afridi, in a s...
FIFA report finds wide discrepancy in women’s pay, contracts, attendance
Paris: The average annual salary for a female professional soccer player globally is $10,900, says FIFA’s annual report on the women’s game, a figure skewed by a small number of top clubs. Among the teams FIFA designated as Tier 1, which...
