Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday categorically dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting an extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns. The tax authority declared such claims “baseless and misleading,” urging taxpayers to meet the existing deadline of September 30, 2025. FBR Denies Flood-Linked Extension Claims According to the FBR, some elements even attempted to link the alleged extension with the recent floods. The Board rejected this argument, stating that the majority of taxpayers reside in areas unaffected by floods and have already been given ample time to fulfill their legal obligation. No Deadline…
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Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Monday suspended the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) interim order that had barred Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri from performing his judicial responsibilities. The decision allows Justice Jahangiri to resume work until further proceedings are concluded. A two-member bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel and Justice Shahid Bilal, heard the appeal filed by Justice Jahangiri against the IHC’s ruling. The Supreme Court also issued notices to all relevant parties, including the Attorney General for Pakistan, signaling that the case will undergo a comprehensive review. Courtroom Proceedings During the hearing, Justice…
At least 17 Indian-sponsored Khawarij were killed in a successful joint operation by security forces and police along the Karak-Lakki Marwat border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Saturday. According to ISPR, weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists who had been planning attacks in the region. Acting on intelligence reports, security forces launched a major operation in Lakki Marwat, while police simultaneously carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Darsha Khel, Karak. The terrorists, reportedly linked with the Mullah Nazir group, were surrounded in a well-coordinated maneuver. In the ensuing engagement, 17 Khawarij were…
Pakistan’s Port Qasim has been ranked ninth in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2024 for improvement between 2020 and 2024, highlighting a major achievement for the country’s maritime sector. According to the index compiled with S&P Global Market Intelligence, the port improved by 35.2 points in performance, placing it among the top 20 most improved ports globally. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry hailed the achievement as “a matter of national pride,” crediting reforms, modernization, and efficiency measures for the recognition. “Our continuous efforts to modernise operations, adopt global best practices, and enhance efficiency…
Pakistan and Russia have launched a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with a special focus on drone warfare, the Pakistani military announced on Friday. The exercise comes at a time when militants in Pakistan’s northwest have begun using commercially acquired quadcopter drones to drop explosives on security forces, a new and potentially dangerous trend in the region. The Druzhba-VIII exercise, held from September 15 to September 27, includes senior Russian military officials and is hosted under the supervision of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the ISPR, the drills are designed to refine counterterrorism procedures and…
China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan have jointly opposed any move to re-establish foreign military bases in war-torn Afghanistan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The opposition follows US President Donald Trump’s request to the interim Taliban administration to return Bagram Air Base to Pentagon control. In a joint statement issued after a quadrilateral meeting, the countries “emphasised respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo stated that the group “reiterated firm opposition to re-establishment of military bases in Afghanistan and the region by the countries responsible for the current situation in the country.” Guo…
Reports indicate a troubling nexus involving Mahrang Baloch, Norway-based activist Kiyya Baloch — known for his affiliations with BLA propaganda and currently employed by PEN Norway — and Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Secretary General of PEN Norway and member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The campaign to nominate Mahrang Baloch for the Nobel Peace Prize is not an organic call for peace, but rather the product of a calculated lobbying effort orchestrated by BLA sympathisers and their international backers. By presenting fabricated narratives, aligning with militant sympathisers, and now attempting to secure the world’s most prestigious peace honour, this campaign undermines…
Serious questions have been raised over the heavy expenses incurred for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) rally scheduled in Peshawar on September 27. According to sources, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has already spent Rs950 million on arrangements. Reports suggest that PTI lawmakers were allegedly given Rs300,000 each, while the Insaf Student Federation, Youth Wing, and district organisations received Rs200,000 each. More than 3,000 workers from other provinces were accommodated, while 80 hotel rooms were booked for three days for visiting leaders from outside KP. Each provincial and national assembly member was instructed to bring 5,000 workers to Motorway Chowk…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has distanced itself from a controversy after columnist Shama Junejo was seen seated behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif during his address to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on September 24, 2025. The FO clarified that her presence did not have official approval, sparking debate across social media. The incident triggered backlash as online critics accused the government of including Junejo in Pakistan’s official delegation despite allegations of her past support for Israel. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, however, rejected the criticism, saying he had no role in determining who sat behind him. He reiterated his…
The 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) concluded in Beijing on Friday, formally launching CPEC Phase-II. While no breakthrough was achieved on the long-standing issue of capacity payments to Chinese independent power producers (IPPs), the session was hailed as a milestone for future cooperation. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said the next stage of CPEC would transform the initiative into a corridor of industrialisation, technology, sustainability, and shared prosperity. He highlighted that Phase-II will focus on five key growth areas: innovation, green development, livelihood, industrialisation, and regional connectivity. These priorities will…
