ISLAMABAD: Senate on Friday witnessed mix reaction on the budget as the treasury benches termed it pro-people and relief orientated while the opposition called for reviewing increase in tax on salaried class besides giving more relief to the masses. Resuming debate on the budget, Senator Raja Nasir Abbas of MWMP said that no relief was given to the poor masses in the budget.He said that sufficient fund was also not allocated for education and health sectors. The budget lacked future economic plan, he claimed.He said problems of industries should be addressed on priority basis as it played key role in…
Author: Iqra Khan
BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi visited Pingdingshan city Henan province of central China to enhance trade and investment ties between Pakistan and China. During the visit, Ambassador Hashmi held a very productive meeting with Li Mingjun, Mayor of Pingdingshan city, Li Mingjun and discussed matters of mutual understanding and agreed to further interactionHe interacted with organizations and enterprises at Pingdingshan and also visited leading companies in electronics, nylon, and automotive. Ambassador Hashmi spoke at the unveiling ceremony of the dual degree program between and coal mining school of Pingdingshan Polytechnic College.He said that enhanced technical, vocational education and…
Bangladesh’s Shakib, scoring an undefeated 64 off 46 balls, led his team to a total of 159-5 against the Dutch in a T20 match at Arnos Vale. In response, the Dutch managed 134-8. Bangladesh’s win puts them at four points from three games, positioning them well to advance alongside South Africa to the Super Eights stage.
BEIJING: China is the world’s largest cherry market and Pakistan has reached a milestone by exporting its first shipment of fresh cherries to China Utilising a reefer container, Pakistan aims to export 260 tonnes of fresh cherries to China in reefer containers by the end of June. This achievement is a result of a phytosanitary agreement signed between China and Pakistan in 2022, which granted Pakistani fresh cherries access to the Chinese market. Fruit farmers in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region are optimistic that their new access to the Chinese market will bolster the local economy and the successful dispatch of…
Azhar Ali and Rashid Latif are expressing valid concerns about the suitability of the venues chosen for cricket matches, particularly in Florida and New York. The potential for severe weather and substandard pitch conditions could significantly affect the quality of the games and even lead to match cancellations. Their calls for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider relocating the matches to more suitable venues or taking prompt action to address the issues are reasonable. The ICC should prioritize the welfare of the players and the integrity of the game by ensuring that matches are played under optimal conditions. Latif’s…
The Punjab government announced an ambitious budget for the fiscal year 2024–25, announcing a major push to give free solar systems to the province’s low-electricity consumers. The goal of this action is to lessen households’ financial burden from excessive electricity bills. The “Roshan Gharana Program” program is emphasized in the budget document as a vital step in aiding domestic users. In the first phase, the programme, which has a budget of Rs 9.5 billion, would provide free full solar systems to households using up to 100 units of power. All related costs will be paid for by the Punjab government, guaranteeing…
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue argued in favor of eliminating all taxes from digital applications, pointing out that a sizable portion of young people use social media and freelance online, which also helps with remittances abroad.The committee members also suggested taxing phone use over $500 in income. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue held its first meeting at Parliament House with the aim of examining and completing the recommendations about the Finance Bill, 2024. This bill includes the Annual Budget Statement that was given to the house on June 12th. The chairman opened the meeting…
The Federal government has drawn up a Rs. 1,190 billion subsidy plan for the power industry,in the new federal budget.These subsidies exceed the Rs. 585 billion allotted for the current fiscal year by 104%, or Rs. 606 billion. Important estimates from the government documents include: Balochistan’s agricultural tube wells will cost Rs. 9.5 billion. Rs. 276 billion for distribution companies’ (DISCOs’) pricing differentials Rs. 65 billion in subsidies for the districts that combined The tariff disparity for Karachi Electric is Rs. 74 billion. The tariff disparity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is about Rs. 108 billion. The government has increased subsidies…
Scotland batter Michael Jones has affirmed his team’s readiness to face Australia in their final group match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Michael Jones welcomed Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood’s remarks regarding potentially manipulating Scotland’s match to eliminate England, finding them amusing, and humorously expressed his desire to witness David Warner opening the bowling for Australia.
Kubra Khan, a renowned Pakistani actress, admitted her lack of interest in cricket but revealed that Pakistan’s young fast-bowling sensation, Naseem Shah, is the sole reason she watches the sport. Kubra Khan, in an interview, praised Pakistan’s young fast-bowler Naseem Shah, citing his impressive performance against India in the T20 World Cup. She expressed disappointment at the criticism faced by talented players despite their good performances. Notably, Naseem has garnered celebrity fans previously, including Indian actress Urvashi Rautela, who confessed her admiration for him and sparked rumors of a connection during the Asia Cup 2022. Recently, Indian actress Sonam Bajwa…
