Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has pledged full government support to the gems and jewellery sector to boost non-traditional exports. During a meeting with the All Pakistan Small Gems Jewellers and Training Association (APSGTA), the minister assured policy support and global exposure for the sector. The APSGTA delegation, led by Secretary General Qari […]
The Industrial Policy Committees have proposed cutting the corporate tax rate and introducing a 72-hour sales tax refund system. In a high-level meeting held under Pakistan’s Industrial Policy framework, the sub-committees on tax rationalisation and export enhancement recommended reforms to attract investment and strengthen exports. The meeting was chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime […]
Zahra Hashimi fears being evicted from a single basement room that has served as her home since she and her family returned from Iran. Her husband, who works odd jobs, earns about 80 Afghanis per day (a little over a dollar), not enough to pay the rent for the property, which has no electricity or […]
The National Football League’s deal with Walt Disney in which it will gain an equity stake in ESPN in return for prime media assets is expected to face scrutiny from the US Department of Justice, according to legal experts and industry sources. The agreement, announced this week, involves Disney’s ESPN acquiring the NFL Network and […]
Dressing up at the World Cosplay Summit can be makeup-meltingly sweaty in Japan’s baking summer, and after this year’s event in record heat, organisers have pushed the 2027 edition to November. The annual extravaganza, usually held in Nagoya, sees thousands of people from all over the world embody their chosen anime, manga and gaming stars […]
Shrouded in fog in the lush mountains of southern Oman, a giant chasm plunges into the landscape, echoing with mysterious sounds that have spawned myths and legends among nearby tribes. This enormous sinkhole is one of four that dot Dhofar governorate, including one of the world’s biggest: the yawning Kahf Teiq, 211 metres deep and […]
The 29th death anniversary of iconic film actress Nadra was observed this week. Nadra was born in Lahore in 1968. Her first film was Aakhri Jang. She showcased exceptional acting skills and elegance in most of her films and cemented her position in the industry with her enchanting beauty. She captivated audiences with her enchanting […]
A woman and two male suspects have been booked for allegedly resisting arrest and obstructing a law enforcement officer during an official raid led by a female sub-inspector posted at the Anti-Rape Cell of People’s Colony Police Station. A raid was conducted in People’s Colony No. 1 to arrest accused individuals named in an ongoing […]
Two suspects, involved in dozens of robberies and street crime cases across Khanewal and surrounding districts, were shot dead in an alleged police encounter in the riverine area of Sarai Sidhu, according to police sources. The suspects, identified as Khairat alias Khairato and Zahid Mahana, were killed in an exchange of fire between police, the […]
The Crime Control Department (CCD) conducted four separate operations across Punjab, resulting in the deaths of four suspects, including the main accused in the high-profile Chung gang-rape case. Police said CCD Model Town teams carried out a targeted raid in Kasur to apprehend Imran, the key suspect in the gang-rape case. During the raid, a […]