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Record $8.14bn food import bill alarms Pakistan

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan's food import bill soared to an all-time high of $8.14 billion in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 3% increase from the previous year's $7.90 billion. The surge was main... Read More


Punjab overhauls 66-year-old property tax system

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Previously, property tax was calculated based on the Annual Rental Value (ARV), where excise inspectors estimated rental income to determine taxes. This method often led to underre... Read More


Massive tech glitch grounds United airlines flights nationwide

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Thousands of passengers across the United States faced major disruptions on Wednesday after United Airlines halted many of its flights due to a large-scale system issue. The ground... Read More


UK demands clarity on China's redacted embassy plans

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- The British government has formally asked China to explain its controversial embassy relocation plan in London. Concerns have been raised due to partially hidden details in the sub... Read More


PSX hits record high as bulls dominate trading floor

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kept its bullish momentum alive on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing 823.10 points during intraday trading. The index closed at 145,911.59... Read More


Mobile internet suspended across Balochistan over security concerns

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Mobile internet data services have been suspended throughout Balochistan, including Quetta, due to rising security concerns, officials announced recently. This shutdown is expected... Read More


Islamabad bans sale of loud horns before independence day

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Islamabad's district administration has banned the sale of loud horns, locally known as "bajay," ahead of Independence Day to maintain public peace and reduce noise pollution. Aut... Read More


Babar Azam's T20I comeback depends on Fakhar Zaman's fitness

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan's cricket selectors are still unsure about recalling Babar Azam to the T20I squad ahead of the Asia Cup. His return mainly depends on Fakhar Zaman's availability, who is c... Read More


Sharjah sets separate stands for Pakistan-Afghanistan fans in tri-nation series

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Sharjah authorities have taken important steps to ensure peace and order during the upcoming tri-nation T20I series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE. The series will st... Read More


Pakistan Pushes for Cricket Spot in LA 2028 Olympic Games

Pakistan, Aug. 7 -- Pakistan is gearing up to strongly lobby for a place in cricket's historic return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028. This will be only cricket's second appearance in the Oly... Read More