Islamabad: The federal government has started imposing new taxes under the Rs 1 trillion 70 billion mini-budget agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The FBR has increased the GST rate from 17 to 18 percent while also increasing the federal excise duty rate on cigarettes to over 150 percent. A senior FBR officer told…
Excited to play under Sarfaraz, Babar showed class, Kiwi batsman. Photo: PSL Kiwi batsman Martin Guptill is determined to play a key role in Quetta Gladiators’ victories. In an exclusive interview to Pakistan’s biggest cricket website www.cricketpakistan.com.pk, Kiwi batsman Martin Guptill said, “I am very happy to be a part of PSL 8 and get…
The total number of children affected in Turkey is 4.6 million, while 2.5 million children are affected in Syria, UNICEF said. Photo: Anadolu Agency Turkey/Syria: The United Nations says that more than 7 million children have been affected by the Turkey-Visham earthquake. According to the international news agency, the United Nations has said that the…
Karachi: Indian chief selector Chetan Sharma has revealed that some Indian players take performance-enhancing injections to stay fit. In a sting operation conducted by the Indian media, Chetan Sharma was found stating that Indian athletes are very knowledgeable about dope tests and know how to avoid being caught. According to Indian media, Chetan Sharma said…
Islamabad: The federal government set the GST rate at 18 percent under the one trillion rupees mini-budget agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The government has started imposing new taxes to comply with IMF conditions, the FBR has increased the GST rate from seventeen to eighteen percent, while the federal excise duty rate on…
Karachi: Peshawar Zalmi defeated Karachi Kings by 2 runs in Pakistan Super League 8. In the second match of PSL 8 played at National Stadium Karachi, Karachi Kings chased the target of 200 runs and managed to score 197 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Karachi Kings captain Imad…
Asad Umar (File Photo) Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf General Secretary Asad Umar apologized to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the contempt of court case. The ECP heard the contempt of court case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Secretary General Umar and Vice President Fawad Chaudhry. Asad Umar said that there is nothing regarding ECP…
Babar Azam with his fan Anzi Babar (Photo: Express) Karachi: The young admirer from Balochistan had to meet with Babar Azam and had to eat the air of hawalat. Anzi Babar, a young fan from Kharan region of Balochistan, arrived in Karachi to meet national captain Babar Azam, who leads Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 8….
Global rating agency Fitch downgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency debt rating to triple C. Pakistan’s first triple C rating in the rating agency Fitch, the international organization has taken this decision due to the dangerously low foreign exchange reserves. Fitch wrote that as the level of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves remains low, we believe the…
Islamabad: After the refusal of the President to sign the ordinance, the government has decided to get the Mini Budget Supplementary Finance Bill approved by the National Assembly and the Senate. For which Dr. Arif Alvi approved to convene a meeting of Senate and National Assembly. After President Arif Alvi’s refusal to sign the Presidential…
