PIA cancels six northern area flights

PIA on Tuesday cancelled six round-trip flights between Islamabad and northern regions, causing severe inconvenience to passengers. The national flag carrier’s cancelled flights included Islamabad to Gilgit routes PK-601, PK-605, and PK-603, while return flights PK-602 and PK-604 from Gilgit to Islamabad were also grounded. Additionally, flight PK-451 from Islamabad to Skardu was cancelled. The […]

NA panel dilutes tax bill 2024

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday adopted a softer version of a bill to ban purchases of cars, investment in stocks and properties beyond a certain value by ineligible persons but linked its approval by the National Assembly with budget. Headed by PPPP MNA Syed Naveed Qamar, the committee instructed that the […]

Afghan repatriation via Torkham continues

The repatriation process of Afghan nationals has been progressing smoothly since April 1 via the Torkham border crossing. On Wednesday, a total of 1,584 individuals were deported through the Torkham border. These Afghan nationals had been residing in various districts across Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Among those present at the transit camp, 625 individuals were undocumented, […]

PHC extends stay on ADP funds

The Peshawar High Court has extended the stay order until May 14 in a petition filed by opposition members of the provincial assembly challenging the inclusion of block and umbrella schemes in the Annual Development Program (ADP) by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government. The court cautioned that if the petitioner’s lawyer fails to appear at the next […]

Pakistan vs India: Military strength compared amid tensions

A deadly attack on tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which left 26 dead, has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The situation has sparked regional fears of a potential military conflict, with Pakistan claiming it has intelligence suggesting India may initiate military action. As tensions grow between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, […]