By Riaz Hussain : As Pakistan marks another year in its post-colonial history, the Battle of Takkar — a significant yet often overlooked episode in the anti-British resistance — is once again being remembered for the sacrifices made by Pashtun villagers during the height of the civil disobedience movement. On May 28, 1930, British colonial…
The federal government has decided, in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, to impose an 18% sales tax on goods produced in the former tribal areas (FATA/PATA). The objective behind this move is to increase revenue and expand the tax net. Sources reveal that with the removal of the sales tax exemption, it…
Report by CBN247 : PESHAWAR – A fire broke out at the Excise Department’s warehouse in Peshawar due to a suspected electrical spark from overhead transmission lines, resulting in the complete destruction of nine non-functional vehicles. According to Excise officials, the warehouse wall runs adjacent to a tree entangled with power transmission lines. The department…
In a significant diplomatic development, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi are set to arrive in Beijing for a trilateral meeting hosted by China. The talks aim to boost regional cooperation on trade, security, and stability amid growing geopolitical challenges. According to Pakistani media reports citing official sources, Ishaq…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan for the release of a fresh $7 billion loan, increasing the total number of conditions under the loan agreement to 50. These conditions are aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline, improving governance, and implementing reforms across key sectors, including energy, taxation, and public expenditure….
Report by CBN247 : Islamia College Peshawar has issued a sweeping directive prohibiting any romantic or personal relationships between faculty, staff, and students in a bid to uphold a harassment-free, professional learning environment. The order, signed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia-ul-Haq, aligns with the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010 (Amended…
A sudden armed assault by unidentified assailants on a police checkpoint near Utla Police Station in Swabi left three police officers injured late last night. According to a police spokesperson, the injured officers have been identified as Bacha Gul, Khair Ghafoor, and Mir Afzal. They were immediately shifted to Bacha Khan Medical Complex, where they…
Humayun Khan : A divisional bench of Peshawar High Court (PHC) comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Fazal Subhan has dismissed petitions filed by three convicts, upholding the sentences awarded to them by a military court, on Wednesday. The petitions were filed by Izzat Begum, Dilshad Begum, and Bakht Nasiba, challenging the sentences awarded to…
Report By CBN247 : Institute for Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) arranged seminar titled ‘A Nationwide Market Assessment of Track and Trace Compliance in Pakistan Tobacco Industry’ at Peshawar Press Club, on Wednesday. The speakers said that data is collected from August to December 2024 and it is revealed from sale points. They claimed that…
Chairman of the Mardan Education Board, Professor Jahanzeb, emphasized that education is a priceless jewel that guides individuals toward success in every field of life. In today’s world, acquiring education has become the most crucial need of the time, and aligning with modern global standards requires a strong focus on both academic and technical skills….
