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ISLAMABAD: The district administration Islamabad has issued a new notification revising business and market operating hours as part of austerity and energy conservation measures. Under the updated rules, all shops, markets, and shopping…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance null and void, delivering a major relief to the country’s real estate sector. The court also dismissed appeals filed by the Federal Board of…

GILGIT: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Gilgit on a one-day official visit, where he was received by Governor Syed Mehdi Shah and Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (R) Yar Muhammad. During his visit, the Prime Minister…

LONDON: Voting is underway across the United Kingdom today in a major round of local and regional elections, with millions of voters casting ballots to choose representatives for Scotland and Wales’ parliaments as well as 136 local councils…

ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has said Pakistan’s victory during last year’s conflict with India enhanced the country’s global standing and demonstrated the strength of its military and diplomatic…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is accelerating preparations for the nationwide launch of 5G internet services, with officials expecting the rollout to begin by mid-August this year. However, the limited availability of 5G-compatible mobile phones and…

GILGIT: The caretaker government of Gilgit-Baltistan has intensified preparations for the upcoming General Elections 2026, with senior officials reviewing security, administrative, and logistical arrangements during a high-level meeting…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to secure approval for the next tranche of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program during the IMF Executive Board meeting scheduled for May 8, according to official sources. The Executive Board is…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s armed forces have warned that any future aggression or hostile action against the country will receive a “stronger and more decisive response” than before, according to a statement issued on the first anniversary of…

WASHINGTON: The United States Department of State has announced the phased closure of the US Consulate in Peshawar, according to an official statement. The statement said diplomatic engagement with Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province…