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January 9, 2019

Judicial system in ex-Fata: Confusion prevails over time frame

PESHAWAR: Confusion persists over the time needed for establishing regular courts in the erstwhile tribal areas. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had told the Supreme Court of […]
January 9, 2019

Drugs, porn movies, prostitution blamed for rise in child abuse cases in Kasur

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman has blamed drugs, prostitution and pornographic movies for the rising incidents of child abuse in Kasur district of Punjab. According to the […]
January 9, 2019

Gwadar’s status as a tax-free zone approved

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs on Tuesday endorsed its sub-committee’s recommendation to make the entire Gwadar city a tax-free zone. Recommendations were presented […]
January 9, 2019

Waived-off loans case: SC grants eight weeks for return of money

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave last warning to companies and individuals accused of having billions of rupees worth of loans written off illegally, to […]
January 8, 2019

Through constitutional amendment: Govt talking to opposition for extending military courts

ISLAMABAD: The first constitutional amendment that the government will attempt to get passed by parliament seeks an extension of the military courts to try civilian charged […]
January 8, 2019

China says UN observers welcome to Xinjiang, with conditions

BEIJING: China said on Monday it would welcome UN officials to the restive western region of Xinjiang with the condition that they stay out of the […]
January 8, 2019

“Don’t Think There Is A Military Solution To Kashmir”: Norway PM To NDTV

NEW DELHI: On the eve of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has told NDTV that the Kashmir […]
January 8, 2019

TRIC suggests 20% income tax for SME sector

ISLAMABAD: The Tax Reforms Implementation Committee (TRIC) has proposed a simplified tax regime for small and medium-sized firms, suggesting a 20% income tax rate, amid tax […]