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Friday, July 18, 2025

IMF rejects govt’s proposal to impose 1% water cess

IMF rejects Pakistan's proposal to impose 1% water storage cess on goods for dam funding. Suggests raising 18% sales tax rate instead, citing legal and fiscal concerns.

US denies reports of President Trump visiting Pakistan in September

Rumours of Donald Trump’s visit to Pakistan in September denied by both nations. Journalist Azaz Syed apologizes for premature reporting.

PIA seeks formal permission to resume operations to UK

PIA has formally requested approval to resume direct flights from Islamabad to Manchester following the UK’s lift of flight restrictions.

Germany becoming dangerous again – Kremlin

German forces are ready to take lethal action against Russian troops, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has suggested

CDA removes hand sculpture in Islamabad after backlash

Golden hand sculpture along Margalla Avenue sparks controversy, criticism, and confusion over symbolism, approval, and removal by CDA.

Flyadeal to launch four direct routes between Pakistan-Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s aviation sector is witnessing rapid expansion as both local and international airlines prepare to launch new routes. This growth reflects the country’s rising demand for domestic and international air travel.

How a Karachi-bound passenger reached Jeddah

A Pakistani engineer was mistakenly flown to Jeddah instead of Karachi due to airline staff negligence. Despite the ordeal, the airline has neither apologized nor taken full responsibility for the blunder

Negligence of local administration led to Swat River tragedy: report

Negligence Led to Swat River Tragedy: KP CM Gandapur Orders Disciplinary Action Against Officials

MQM founder Altaf Hussain admitted to hospital after serious illness

MQM Founder Altaf Hussain Undergoes Multiple Medical Tests in London as Party Denies Death Rumors

Starlink to start operating in Pakistan by the end of this year

Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet Set to Transform Pakistan

Nine passengers enroute to Quetta killed after indentification

Nine Passengers from South Punjab Abducted and Killed After ID Check on Way to Quetta; Balochistan Liberation Front Claims Responsibility

Qatari royal scales Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat

Following her successful climbs of Everest, K2, and Makalu, Sheikha Asma marks another milestone in mountaineering and plans to ascend Gasherbrum I and II this summer.