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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities that the implementation of reform measures in the tax system should be fully completed within a specified timeframe. A weekly review meeting on the reforms of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), chaired by the PM, was held today in Islamabad, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. The meeting was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing reforms in the FBR, particularly the restructuring of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL), the digitalisation of the tax system, and the measures taken to curb smuggling. “The briefing informed that phased work is underway on IRIS…

MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Iftikhar Gilani was elected the 17th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Friday, securing 30 votes in the legislative assembly. Gilani defeated Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Sardar Mukhtar Khan, who received 14 votes. The PML-N leader was first elected to the AJK Legislative Assembly in 2011. He has also served as AJK education minister. He was elected to the AJK Legislative Assembly on the reserved seat for technocrats. A day earlier, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif nominated Barrister Gilani as the party’s candidate for the office of AJK premiership. The AJK…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday held separate telephone conversations with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, discussing regional developments and matters of mutual interest. During his conversation with Hakan Fidan, Dar and the Turkish foreign minister exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and discussed issues of common interest. They also reviewed upcoming diplomatic engagements, including the forthcoming meeting of the R4. In his separate call with Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Dar congratulated his Saudi counterpart on the consensus election of Mauritania’s Ismail…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has highlighted technology, artificial intelligence and digital skills as key drivers of the province’s future, saying providing young people with modern education and employment opportunities is among the government’s top priorities. Addressing the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026, she said big data was rapidly transforming economies and had become an important tool for planning and sustainable development. Maryam said Punjab was taking significant steps to build a digital economy and turn the province into a centre for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. She said the provincial government was also encouraging investment in…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored that as strategic partners, both Pakistan and the Kingdom must now focus their energies towards deepening economic and agriculture ties to translate their longstanding relationship into a stronger, mutually beneficial trade and investment partnership. He expressed it when Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, called on him on Friday. While welcoming the Saudi dignitary, the prime minister reaffirmed the deep-rooted, fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and conveyed his warmest regards for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…

Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir interacted with a delegation of students from Harvard Business School representing multiple countries during their visit to Pakistan. The interaction focused on regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security outlook, and efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. Field Marshal Asim Munir highlighted the importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship and fact-based analysis among young people to enable them to make meaningful contributions in an increasingly volatile world influenced by social media and propaganda. The Harvard Business School students shared their positive experiences…

Pakistan bowled England out for 290 on Friday morning after the hosts added 42 runs to their overnight total on day two of the second Test at Lord’s. England, who had resumed at 248-9, were dismissed after 66.4 overs, with Gus Atkinson scoring 45 off 46 balls and Josh Tongue remaining unbeaten on 30. The pair put on 47 for the last wicket, helping England reach a respectable total after Pakistan had dominated the opening day. Mohammad Abbas was Pakistan’s standout bowler, taking 4-73 in 20 overs, while Mohammad Ali claimed three wickets. Khurram Shahzad and Ali Usman took one…

Fatima Sana-led Pakistan women’s team will begin their ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand on Tuesday, September 1, as the eight-team tournament gets underway in Dubai on Friday. Thailand will face Hong Kong, China women in the opening match of the tournament, while all 15 fixtures will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Matches will begin at 7:30pm Pakistan time. Pakistan are placed in Group A and will face traditional rivals India on September 5 in their second match before taking on Hong Kong, China on September 7. Defending champions Sri Lanka are placed in…

Chelsea eased into the League Cup third round with a 2-0 victory over third-tier Luton Town on Thursday as Danny Welbeck marked his debut with a goal in Xabi Alonso’s ​first competitive home match in charge. Amid pre-match speculation over the futures of Enzo Fernandez ‌and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, it was one of Chelsea’s less-heralded arrivals who made the decisive breakthrough. Welbeck headed home shortly after the restart, powering a Malo Gusto cross into the net to open his account for the club. Alonso ​fielded a strong side with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and captain Reece James all in ​the…

Atif Aslam has given his fans the first look at his upcoming music video for “Hun Ishq Main.” He also revealed that popular actor Yumna Zaidi will be the female lead in the video. Atif shared the official poster on Instagram. In the poster, he and Yumna Zaidi can be seen standing beside a sports car. The poster gives fans an idea of the style and look of the video. The announcement made Atif’s fans, known as the Aadeez, very excited. Many fans said they were happy to see Atif returning to music with a new project. The music video…