Govt, JI agree to form committees to propose reduction in petroleum levy
The government and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) have agreed to form separate expert committees to discuss measures for reducing the petroleum levy…
Mandi Bahauddin killing: FIR registered against unidentified assailants
An FIR has been registered at the City Police Station in Mandi Bahauddin against unidentified suspects over the killing of…
Nepal faces massive rebuilding effort as search for missing continues
A glacier collapse in Nepal’s border region with China on August 26 triggered a massive surge of ice, rocks and…
Penal system must prioritise justice and rehabilitation over punitive measures
The continued denial by prison authorities and government officials that two prisoners are being subjected to prolonged solitary confinement is…
Hawala networks increasingly turn to virtual assets, fintech to hide illicit wealth: FATF, OECD
PARIS: Hawala and other underground banking networks are increasingly adopting virtual assets, fintech platforms and digital communication tools to conceal…
US extends Middle East troop deployments into 2027 amid Iran conflict
WASHINGTON: The United States has extended the deployment of several military units in and around the Middle East into 2027…
Estonia’s defence minister resigns over €70m procurement scandal
Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has announced his resignation amid controversy surrounding a €70 million defence procurement deal involving ammunition…
Illegal SIMs, regulatory loopholes blamed for surge in banking fraud
ISLAMABAD: Regulatory and law enforcement officials have warned that loopholes in Pakistan’s SIM registration and banking systems are enabling criminals…
Woman injured in suspected acid attack in Karachi’s Upper Gizri
An unidentified man allegedly attacked a woman with acid in Karachi’s Upper Gizri area, leaving her with burn injuries, police…
Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.84, HSD by Rs2.28 per litre
Following the latest revision, petrol will be available at Rs349 per litre, while the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has…