The Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s authority to impose sales tax on construction services, dismissing challenges filed by contractors and service providers against the provincial law. The ruling relates to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales Tax on Services Act, 2022, which introduced a 2 percent sales tax on various construction-related services. These…
A shortage of the meningococcal vaccine in Peshawar has created serious problems for people planning to travel abroad. Many residents have reported that the vaccine, which is mandatory for entry into several countries under international health regulations, is currently unavailable at government health centers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the provincial capital. The meningococcal vaccine…
The federal government has announced a fixed wheat price of Rs3,500 per 40 kilograms in a bid to support farmers and stabilize market rates across Pakistan. The decision was taken during a meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee, which reviewed the current wheat stock situation and future procurement plans. The meeting was chaired by…
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out targeted airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan in response to recent militant attacks inside Pakistan. The operations were launched after intelligence reports confirmed that several terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory were behind deadly assaults in different parts of the country. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq…
Pakistan has conducted intelligence-based operations targeting seven suspected militant hideouts located in different areas of Afghanistan, following a series of deadly attacks inside the country. The Ministry of Information confirmed that the strikes focused on camps allegedly involved in planning and supporting terrorist activities against Pakistan. Officials stated that recent incidents, including attacks in Bajaur…
Well-known Pakistani poet, naat reciter, and public speaker Syed Salman Gilani passed away in Lahore at the age of 74 following a prolonged illness, his family confirmed on Saturday. According to relatives, he had been battling health complications for some time, and his condition deteriorated in recent days despite medical treatment. Gilani was receiving treatment…
Pakistan has witnessed a hopeful development in its energy sector with the discovery of fresh oil and gas reserves in the Kohat region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The announcement was made by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, following successful drilling and testing activities in the Nashpa Block….
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has taken a significant step toward improving the living conditions of public sector employees by inaugurating a new residential project in Peshawar. This project, consisting of 96 modern flats, is located in the Civil Quarters area and is specifically designed to provide comfortable and secure housing for government employees. The…
Sindh Assembly Session Turns Tense Over Alleged Death Threats A tense and dramatic situation unfolded during a recent session of the Sindh Assembly after MQM lawmaker Rana Shaukat publicly accused fellow party members of issuing death threats against him. The allegations immediately created unrest inside the House, prompting swift reactions from senior lawmakers and the…
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has categorically rejected reports suggesting any deal between the government and jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking on the matter, Sanaullah clarified that no agreement has been made and no such arrangement is currently under consideration. He also dismissed claims that any institution had…
