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ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has strongly opposed the recent increase in salaries and perks for the National Assembly Speaker and the Senate Chairman, terming it “financial extravagance.” In a statement, the defence minister criticised the substantial raise, asserting that it falls under the category of excessive spending. Khawaja Asif said that the ‘lavish’ increment […]
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah Nasir Shah on Wednesday rejected the proposal to impose taxes on solar panel in the federal budget 2025-26. Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Off The Record’, the Sindh energy minister said that the imposition of tax on solar panel will adversely affect the poor. The government has […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) progressed its bullish swing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as investor confidence climbed in the wake of the announcement of the federal budget. The KSE-100 Index gained 2,328.24 points (1.91%), attaining record levels of 124,352.68 at the closing, after reaching 124,588.17 during same-day trading. The stock market experienced robust trading, […]
RAJASTHAN: At least five persons, including a groom and bride were killed in a tragic road accident in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The newlywed couple, who were returning to their residence in Udaipurwati, Jhunjhunu, after the marriage, along with other relatives, suffered an accident on the Dausa-Manoharpur highway near Bhatkabas village. A truck, traveling […]
TAIWAN: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration has reported a serious 6.4-magnitude earthquake which hit the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday. The Taiwan earthquake took place at 7:01 PM local time. It was centered 71 km (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City at a depth of 30.9 km (19.3 miles). According to the reports by the […]
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has introduced a new digital tax law that mandates taxation on earnings generated from YouTube, social media platforms, and various online services, ARY News reported. According to reports, income derived from audio, video, and music streaming services will now be subject to tax, along with other digital sectors. The legislation […]
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Orlando Bloom has opened up on a potential return to the franchise alongside Hollywood star Johnny Depp. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here While Depp has played Jack Sparrow in all five films, Bloom and Keira Knightley had starring roles in the first three films. The two […]
KYIV: Russia and Ukraine said they exchanged an unspecified number of sick and wounded prisoners of war on Tuesday under an agreement reached at peace talks last week in Turkey. The handover took place after an initial swap of prisoners under the age of 25 was conducted on Monday. “Today marks the first stage of […]
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday laid the Finance Bill 2025 before the Senate, in accordance with Article 73 of the Constitution, seeking recommendations from the upper house. The Finance Bill, which outlines key fiscal proposals and policy measures for the upcoming financial year, was formally submitted for the Senate’s […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 13 players, including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, for global franchise leagues. Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Shadab Khan have confirmed their availability for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Draft, scheduled to take place on June 19. In a statement on […]
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has clarified that no discussions have taken place regarding a petroleum levy in the proposed Budget 2025–26, ARY News reported. Speaking on ARY News’ program “Khabar”, the minister stated that while revenue could potentially be increased through a carbon levy, the petroleum levy has not yet been considered. He emphasized […]
National Savings Centre Lahore has announced the winning numbers for the Rs25000 prize bond draw of 2025. Conducted every three months, the draw offers an excellent opportunity for Bond holders to win significant amounts, with the grand prize amounting to an impressive Rs80 million. Many Pakistanis still choose Bonds as their preferred investment choice because they offer […]
ISLAMABAD: In the Budget 2025-26, the government has imposed a carbon levy of Rs 2.5 per liter on petrol and diesel, a move expected to directly impact fuel prices, ARY News reported. According to reports, furnace oil will be subjected to a carbon levy of Rs 2,665 per million tons, based on the same per-liter […]
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced Federal Budget 2025-26 on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Here is a brief summary of all his major announcements. Economic Performance & Reforms GDP Growth: Expected at 4.2% for FY2025-26. Inflation: Reduced to 4.7% (from 29.2% two years ago), targeted at 7.5% for FY2025-26. Fiscal Discipline: Primary surplus at 2.4% of GDP, budget deficit at 3.9% of GDP. Remittances: Increased […]
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Prosecutor on Tuesday appointed a two-member prosecution team to assist in the investigation and ensure the comprehensive preparation of the charge sheet in the murder case of TikTok star Sana Yousaf. The District and Sessions Courts have taken this step to strengthen the legal process in the ongoing investigation. The appointed team […]
NEW YORK: (This June 8 story has been refiled to correct the name of the brothers to Duffer, not Duff, in the second bullet point) With bloody body contortions, booming blasts and brooding high school angst, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” based on the 12-time Emmy-winning Netflix science fiction series “Stranger Things,” took home Tony […]
Pakistani fast bowler Hasan Ali’s hat-trick and a six-wicket haul in the T20 Blast 2025 pulled Derbyshire Falcons apart. Playing for the Birmingham Bears, Hasan Ali bowled a blazing spell, giving just 23 runs in 3.1 overs, ensuring an emphatic 58-run victory for his team. Hasan Ali’s hat-trick took a dramatic turn, eliminating Ross Whiteley […]
ROME: Kim Novak, a Hollywood diva from the 1950s and 1960s who starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”, will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Monday. Best known for her starring role in the 1958 psychological thriller, Novak also held notable roles in classics such as […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O) said it would split into two publicly traded companies, separating its studios and streaming business from its fading cable television networks as the parent of HBO and CNN looks to compete better in the streaming era. The breakup is the latest unravelling of decades of media consolidation that created global conglomerates […]
The Pakistan Budget 2025-26 is scheduled to impose severe tax reforms targeting non-filers and tax evaders, sources told ARY News on Monday. As part of the new improvements, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is suggesting a tenfold increase in fines, through Point of Sale (POS) systems, for tax fraud, increasing penalties to PKR 5 […]1115 items