Pakistan PM calls for tax compliance by all sectors amid tough IMF conditions

  • IMF’s unplanned visit last week was reportedly prompted by revenue collection shortfall of $685 million during Q1 of current fiscal
  • Agreement for a $7 billion loan program approved in September came with tough measures such as raising taxes, privatization 
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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Pakistani banks start receiving Hajj 2025 applications

  • Process to receive Hajj applications to continue till Dec. 3, says religion ministry 
  • Pakistani pilgrims can pay fees in installments, as per the country’s new Hajj policy
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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PCB urges India to discuss ‘concerns’ related to Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy

  • India has refused to send its cricket team to Pakistan for Champions Trophy tournament in February 2025
  • PCB appoints former fast bowler Aqib Javed as temporary white-ball head coach until Champions Trophy
By Muhammad Ibrahim ·

Four people arrested after Pakistani woman’s dismembered body found in Punjab

  • Zara Qadir, who lived with her in-laws, was reported missing by her father earlier this month
  • Police say her mother-in-law, other relatives have been arrested and have confessed to the crime
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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How Saudi Arabia is helping to drive equitable energy transitions in Africa

  • Saudi ‘Empowering Africa’ initiative bridges energy inequality through leveraging the continent’s untapped solar, wind, and hydropower
  • The initiative aims to uplift communities and foster sustainable growth by reducing reliance on imported fuels and building local infrastructure
By Manal Albarakati ·

Emergency declared as smog in New Delhi hits highest level this year

  • New Delhi was the world’s most polluted city on Monday, according to IQAir
  • PM 2.5 concentration was 138.4 times higher than WHO’s recommended levels
By Sanjay Kumar ·

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‘Manzar’ exhibition in Qatar showcases Pakistani art and architecture through the ages

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  • Exhibition features over 200 paintings, videos, sculptures and installations by Pakistanis from the 1940s to the present 
  • Exhibit has been organized by an Art Mill Museum team and will run at the National Museum of Qatar until Jan. 31, 2025
By Aisha Zaman ·