Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baraa Al-Amoudi secured the nation’s inaugural Muay Thai gold medal at the 2024 Senior World Championships in Patras, Greece. He triumphed in the under-23, 57 kg category, defeating the reigning champion, Russia’s Igor Bikruve. The tournament, organized by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations, witnessed participation from over 800 athletes representing 70 countries, marking it as one of the largest events in Muay Thai history. Al-Amoudi received a warm reception from friends and family upon his return to Jeddah, expressing pride in his achievement and optimism for future tournaments. The Saudi Muay Thai Federation, on its X account,…
Author: Iqra Khan
There are quite a few challenges facing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the national team. Addressing internal politics and performance issues is crucial for the team’s success. While it’s understandable that some players may feel these matters should have been dealt with after the T20 World Cup, timely action is often necessary to ensure long-term improvement. Navigating concerns about player influence and factionalism within the PCB can be delicate, but transparency and collaboration with former cricketers could bring fresh perspectives and solutions to the table. However, it’s essential to handle these matters with sensitivity to maintain team morale and…
Islamabad: The federal government’s will present the budget which is expected to total about 18,500 billion rupees for the fiscal year 2024–25, for which the meeting of the National Assembly at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday). The budget will reportedly be presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and approved in a federal cabinet meeting before to that. The federal budget has set aside 2100 billion rupees for defense and 9700 billion rupees for loan interest payments. For the upcoming fiscal year, the government has set up 1500 billion rupees for development initiatives. 253 billion rupees for the energy industry, 827 billion for infrastructure,…
Lahore: Most of the plains will continue to face extremely hot temperatures today, Wednesday, and tomorrow, Thursday.The temperature is expected to be between two and four degrees Celsius above average for the next two days, the Meteorological Department has said. The Meteorological Department reports that Jacobabad registered the nation’s highest temperature on Tuesday, at 48 degrees Celsius.In addition to Sibi, the following places received temperature readings: Islamabad, Muzaffarabad, Hyderabad 42, Karachi 36, Quetta 35, Okara, Kot Addo, Kasur, Leh, Jhang and Dadu 46, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Turbat and Nawabshah 44, and Gilgit.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has instructed the Federal Government of Pakistan to raise taxes on the sale of property for both filers and non-filers in the budget that will be unveiled on Wednesday (today), with the goal of making it more expensive for non-filers to conduct business. The government has concluded its discussions with the IMF over the tax reform policies that would be unveiled in today’s budget statement.According to sources, non-filers will eventually pay more in taxes because the present rate of 3 to 4 percent withholding tax on various investments will be doubled on property transactions. It…
Pakistan’s federal government is probably going to increase taxes on profit earned through bank accounts and deposits for those who do not fileThe IMF has instructed Pakistan to raise the withholding tax rate on loan profits for non-filers during recent meetings. Presently, non-filers of profit on debt are subject to a 30% withholding tax deduction from the government.It’s possible that in order to make noncompliance more expensive, the government will raise this withholding tax even more. The sources further stated that the government has chosen to raise the tax rate on mutual fund dividend income to 5%. In contrast, if…
Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani today at Parliament House. The discussions covered wide range of issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations, trade, investment, and parliamentary cooperation. The British High Commissioner congratulated Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on his election as Chairman Senate and extended her best wishes for his tenure.The Chairman Senate, welcoming the British High Commissioner , emphasized the longstanding cordial relations between Pakistan and England. He further expressed gratitude for Britain’s support during challenging times and its various welfare initiatives. Chairman Senate highlighted the importance of increasing partnership in…
The Inclusion Lab is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the “Future Forward: Women Leaders’ Summit 2024” held on June 10, 2024, at the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) Islamabad. This pioneering event brought together over 150 participants, including distinguished leaders, industry experts, and aspiring women leaders, fostering powerful conversations about leadership, economic inclusion, and gender equality. The summit featured inspiring speeches, thought-provoking panel discussions, and the launch of the Women CXO Global Forum in collaboration with CXO Global Forum, the One Million Women in Tech by 2030 campaign and The Badass Amplifier Program, an innovative 6…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a meeting with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on the sidelines of the high-level conference on “Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza,” being held in Jordan. The Deputy Prime Minister lauded the UN Secretary General’s initiative to jointly hold the conference along with Jordan and Egypt at a time when the people of Palestine are in dire need of international support and urgent humanitarian assistance. He also commended the leadership and proactive role of the Secretary-General in raising concern at the situation in Gaza on the international stage. Reiterating Pakistan’s strong…
Shahid Afridi’s recommendations aim to inject new energy and strategy into Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign. Let’s break down the proposed adjustments: Promoting Fakhar Zaman to open: Afridi suggests moving Fakhar Zaman to the opening slot alongside Mohammad Rizwan. This move could capitalize on Zaman’s aggressive batting style and ability to provide quick starts at the top of the order. Shifting Babar Azam to number three: By moving Babar Azam down to number three, Afridi aims to solidify the middle order while still ensuring Babar’s presence at a crucial position in the batting lineup. This adjustment could allow Babar to…
