By Staff Reporter : Islamabad: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday presented the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, outlining key reforms and growth targets aimed at building a “competitive economy” amid calls for stability and equity. Unveiling a total budget outlay of Rs17.6 trillion—down by Rs1.3 trillion from the outgoing year—the government has…
By Imdadullah Mohammadzai and Waseem Hassan : The global analysis of (a) 42,580 neuroscience and psychology papers, (b) a review of 142,576 radiology articles, and (c) data from over 17 million biomedical publications all confirms one striking trend: the number of authors per research paper is rising fast. In Pakistan, research publications are a mandatory…
Report by Riaz Hussain : A few banks, informally referred to as “export banks,” dominate the inflow of export proceeds and are among the few institutions capable of arranging U.S. dollars. However, a persistent dollar shortage continues to widen the gap between the official exchange rate and the market-driven value. According to the Exchange Association,…
Peshawar (Riaz Hussain): Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have resulted in the deaths of at least four people and injuries to ten others, including women and children, according to Rescue 1122. Most of the damages were reported from the districts of Mohmand and Mardan. Lightning Strikes Marble Mine in…
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…
