IMF asks Pakistan to raise GST to 19% in Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing fresh fiscal negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ahead of the 2026–27 federal budget, with…
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Karachi faces water shortfall after K-Electric cable fault: KWSC
KARACHI: The city is facing a water shortfall of 54 million gallons per day after a technical fault disrupted electricity…
EU’s top diplomat Kallas arrives in Pakistan for strategic dialogue
ISLAMABAD: European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arrived in Pakistan on Monday to participate…
Durefishan shares emotional message after performing Hajj
Pakistani actor Durefishan Saleem has shared an emotional message after completing Hajj, describing the pilgrimage as a life-changing experience filled…
Behind Vietnam’s celebrity drug scandals lies a mental health crisis
A recent drug-related case involving a well-known Vietnamese singer and actress has sparked widespread debate about mental health pressures within…
Kostyuk compounds French Open chaos by crushing Swiatek, Zverev cruises
PARIS: Former champion Iga Swiatek’s French Open campaign came to an unexpected end after a straight-sets defeat to 15th seed…
Pakistan Olympic Association seeks performance-based grants under new sports policy
LAHORE: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is set to recommend a performance-based funding model for national sports federations under the…
Imports of cotton surge despite lower local prices
LAHORE: Pakistan remained the largest buyer of US cotton for the second consecutive week, even as domestic cotton prices continued…
US-based Coinbase offers trading using Indian rupee
Coinbase has expanded its services in India by enabling users to trade cryptocurrencies using the Indian rupee, marking a significant…
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
BUNIA: Health authorities are intensifying efforts to contain a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as…