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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 […]
January 8, 2019

Indian Punjab’s CM hints at delay in opening of Kartarpur border corridor

Indian Punjab’s Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday claimed that the federal government has not sanctioned the funds required to acquire land for the construction of […]