Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes public relief; Attaullah Tarar claims the government has presented a people-friendly budget.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while addressing a post-budget press conference, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is always ready to provide relief to the public and that the government has presented a people-friendly budget. He stated that the digitalization of the FBR was carried out under
Lahore High Court Withdraws Friday-Saturday Holiday Notification; Courts to Operate as Usual
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has withdrawn the notification that had declared Friday and Saturday as weekly holidays. Following this decision, the High Court and district courts will continue to function on both days according to the regular schedule. A new notification was issued by Registrar Raja Qamar Zaman after
Budget 2026–27: Government Sets Rs 15.264 Trillion Tax Target, 36 Everyday Items Likely to Become More Expensive
The federal government has set a tax collection target of Rs 15.264 trillion in the Budget for fiscal year 2026–27. To achieve this target, the government plans to generate an additional Rs 650 billion through new taxation measures, stricter law enforcement, and administrative reforms. Under the proposed measures, prices of
Lahore: Court Grants Bail to Suspect in Alleged Child Abduction Case
A sessions court in Lahore has granted bail to Saifullah, the suspect nominated in an alleged child abduction case. The court ordered his release upon submission of surety bonds worth PKR 100,000. Additional Sessions Judge Irfan Ahmed Sheikh, while issuing the written verdict, noted that the case was registered with
Major Relief for Salaried Class in Federal Budget as Income Tax Rates Reduced Across Multiple Slabs
The federal budget has announced significant relief for the salaried class, including notable reductions in income tax rates across various income slabs. The government has decided to simplify the tax structure for middle- and high-income earners. For individuals earning between PKR 183,000 and PKR 266,000 per month, income tax has
Allegations of Pressure and Interference by Rimsha Iqbal Dismissed; All Petitions Declared Baseless
Actress Momina Iqbal’s sister and lawyer, Rimsha Iqbal, has alleged that Saqib Chadhar and his supporters are using their influence on various forums to file complaints against her. However, she maintains that all such petitions are baseless and contrary to the facts. Rimsha Iqbal stated that the actions being taken
US and Iran reach preliminary understanding; claim of agreement on 60-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US media has claimed that an important preliminary understanding has been reached between the United States and Iran, which is being described as a major step toward reducing tensions in the region. According to the report, the two countries have agreed to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and implement
The government is set to present the budget today, with hopes of relief for salaried employees.
The federal government is set to present its new budget today, with expectations of providing relief to the public and introducing tax reforms across various sectors. This budget is being described as an important one in line with the country’s current economic situation. According to sources, special focus has been
No deal with the U.S. yet — Iran says talks and mediation are still ongoing.
Iran has clarified its position regarding recent reports about a possible agreement with the United States. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that diplomatic contacts with the U.S. are ongoing; however, no final agreement has been reached yet. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, the negotiation process is continuing and
US-Iran Deal Expected to Be Signed by End of This Week, Says Trump
A new development has emerged regarding ongoing diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran. US President Donald Trump has said that documents for a possible agreement with Iran are in the final stages, and he expects the deal to be signed by the end of this week. He added



