Six security personnel were tragically killed in a brazen attack on an oil and gas exploration site owned by a Hungarian energy firm in Pakistan. The incident occurred during an overnight siege by dozens of militants, highlighting the escalating threat of militancy in the region. The resurgence of the Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan since 2021 …
Taxation is an essential source of revenue for the government of Pakistan. The government collects taxes from individuals and businesses to finance its activities, including providing public services, defence, and infrastructure. There are two main types of taxes in Pakistan: direct and indirect. In this article, we will explore the differences between these two types …
Tea lovers in Rawalpindi are feeling the pinch as the cost of a cup of tea has been raised for the third time in the last 18 months. The latest increase brings the price from Rs50 to Rs60, which has forced many people, particularly traders and office employees, to stop taking tea or offer it …
The Pakistan government has secured financing for a 300 MW coal-fired power plant in the port city of Gwadar, triggering a debate on the country’s energy sector. The plant will be constructed and funded by Chinese state-owned entities and has raised fresh questions about China’s pledge not to build new coal power plants overseas, which …
In a bid to ease the impact of inflation on lower and middle-class citizens, the Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, has announced a relief package ahead of Ramadan. During a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, Sharif stated that the government would distribute free wheat flour to one million residents of the federal capital. The government …
After being away from the political limelight for a while, former Punjab governor Chaudhry Sarwar has returned to Pakistan to make his comeback in politics. Mr. Sarwar arrived in Lahore on Friday and is expected to meet with the chief of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, on Saturday to discuss his inclusion …