Pakistan

• Lawmakers fear access to such data could be misused • Body okays proposed tax rates for salaried class, calls for more relief • Finance minister says no room for more concessions this year • Panel rejects stricter penalties for filers, non-filers in certain cases • Luxury vehicles above 3,000cc to face 41pc levy • IT, related services to remain taxed at 4pc; professionals, independent software developers to face 15pc rate ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Fri­day questioned the government’s claim of providing relief to the middle-income sal­aried class, while rejecting a proposal to grant tax authorities access to taxpayers’ bank account data and opposing stricter penalties for taxpayers in certain cases. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, chaired by MNA Naveed Qamar, approved higher surcharges for late filing of tax returns as well as the imposition of a special excise duty on imported luxury vehicles. Following extensive deliberations, the committee finalised its recomm...

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As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it. But instead of tearing at the grass with studs this team were mowing, brushing, seeding, and repairing it. After being battered by some of the world’s best and most physically abusive (to grass) players for two hours, the surface was getting some tender loving care - a necessity in this World Cup, which is often being played atop grass pitches placed on a sub-surface that usually supports artificial turf. It has not all gone well. French coach Didier Deschamps, after his side’s 3-1 win over Senegal on Tuesday, said his squad had to alter their boots for the New York-New Jersey pitch, which was not great. “Let’s just say it’s … it’s different. It’s unusual, so you have to get used to it,” said Deschamps. “It’s different, so the bounce is different too.” None of his players used screw-in studs “even though boots today are a bit more adaptable.” France midfielder Adrien Rabiot added: “The pitch ...

At least 10 people lost their lives and several others were injured in weather-related incidents across different parts of Pakistan as strong winds and heavy rain caused accidents and damage to infrastructure.

ISLAMABAD - In a landmark ruling that reinforces the stringent standards of accountability for the country’s judiciary, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that a judicial officer found to have a tarnished reputation cannot continue serving, even if a specific charge of corruption is not conclusively proven.

ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will attend the 4th Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the R-4 Group of Countries, at the invitation of Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr Badr Abdelatty, to be held in Cairo, Egypt, on June 21.

ISLAMABAD - The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that strong winds, dust storms, thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, urban flooding and glacier related flood risks could affect several parts of the country over the next 12 to 24 hours, with vulnerable mountainous regions facing an.

UNITED NATIONS - Gaza remains in a perilous state, Pakistan told the UN Security Council as the 15-member body shifted its focus back to the dire humanitarian situation in the war-shattered enclave, which had been overshadowed by wider regional developments.

DERA ISMAIL KHAN - District Police Officer (DPO) Dera Ismail Khan, Ziauddin Ahmed, on Friday visited Kuthi Check Post and appreciated police personnel for successfully repulsing a terrorist attack carried out the previous night.

UNITED NATIONS - Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad handed over a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, to Ambassador Leonor Zalabata Torres of Columbia, president of the Security Council for June, concerning India’s continued “illegal actions and.

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of several state-of-the-art healthcare institutions under the Nawaz Sharif Medical District project, including the Institute of Surgical Orthopaedic and Medical Rehabilitation and Children’s Hospital-IV.

LAHORE - Punjab has recorded significant progress in its fight against polio, with substantial reductions in poliovirus circulation, improved campaign performance and stronger vaccination coverage across the province.

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VEHARI - A prize distribution ceremony under the Punjab Chief Minister’s “Grow More Wheat Campaign” was held in Vehari to recognize outstanding performers in the Wheat Production Competition 2025-26.

VEHARI - District Police Officer (DPO) Vehari Tasawur Iqbal chaired a crime meeting at the DSP Office Vehari to review the law and order situation and police performance across the district.

FAISALABAD - City Police Officer (CPO) has taken action and registered a case against the Muharrar of Police Station Civil Line and his accomplices involved in the incident of alleged violence against employees and vandalism at Allied Hospital I, initiating legal proceedings.

MUZAFFARGARH - Government Graduate College Muzaffargarh has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully accomplishing all five strategic targets assigned by the Higher Education Department, South Punjab.

BAHAWALNAGAR - Bahawalnagar Police crackdown against criminals, several proclaimed offenders arrested According to details, Bahawalnagar Police arrested several proclaimed offenders from the limits of different police stations during the crackdown against criminal elements.