Pakistan’s tobacco industry has contributed more than Rs16.79 trillion to the national treasury over the past 10 fiscal years, according to official government documents, making it one of the country’s highest tax-paying sectors. The records show that between FY2015-16 and FY2025-26, the government generated over Rs16.79 trillion through taxes and duties imposed on tobacco products….

A grenade attack targeted the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) office in Karachi’s Lyari area, leaving three party workers injured and triggering a police investigation into the incident. Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Muneem Zafar condemned the attack, describing it as an act of terrorism and demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. During a visit to the injured workers…

The selection process for the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi has entered its final phase after the search committee completed interviews with more than 40 candidates seeking to lead one of Pakistan’s largest public universities. Following the conclusion of interviews, the committee will recommend three shortlisted candidates to the Sindh Chief Minister,…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met FBI Director Kash Patel at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters in Washington to discuss strengthening security cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral collaboration in addressing shared security challenges, with particular emphasis on cybercrime investigations and countering emerging digital threats. Both…

The federal government has started reviewing reforms aimed at making Pakistan’s petroleum pricing system more transparent, efficient and stable. The proposals were discussed during the fourth meeting of the Petroleum Pricing Committee, established on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to evaluate and improve the country’s fuel pricing mechanism. The meeting was chaired by…