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Sindh Police & Ministry of Home Affairs Target 42 Most Wanted Robbers in Hyderabad Range Sindh Police, in partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs, has unveiled a list of 42 highly dangerous robbers operating within the Hyderabad range. This announcement follows a recent crackdown on criminal activities in the Sukkur range. To combat these threats, a substantial bounty has been set, amounting to billions, for the capture of these criminals, whether alive or deceased. The list showcases the distribution of these robbers across different districts, with 12 in Jamshoro, 18 in Matiari, 11 in Dadu, and one in Tando…

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Slams PTI for Opposing Operation Azm-e-Istehkam Khawaja Muhammad Asif criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for its opposition to Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, accusing the party of indirectly supporting the outlawed terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Asif emphasized the importance of national unity in fighting terrorism and protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty. During his speech in the National Assembly, Asif highlighted the threats posed by terrorists operating from Afghan territories and warned the federal government would take measures to defend its citizens. He also mentioned that some opposition members had ties with the Taliban, facilitating the return of thousands of TTP…

A BJP councillor in Delhi took to an inflatable boat to protest the government’s incompetence in handling waterlogging amid heavy rains. The councillor, Ravinder Singh Negi, criticized the AAP-led Delhi government for not cleaning PWD drains, leading to severe waterlogging in Vinod Nagar. Joining him in the criticism was BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia, who highlighted the lack of preparations by AAP ahead of the monsoon season. The Indian Meteorological Department recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall in June since 1936, causing chaos in the capital city. The situation escalated when the roof of a newly renovated terminal at Delhi airport collapsed…

Government Imposes 18% GST on Packaged Milk in Pakistan The prices of packaged milk in Pakistan are set to rise as the government has imposed an 18% general sales tax (GST) in the Budget 2024-25, effective from July 1. This decision follows the approval of the budget by the National Assembly, which also included a GST on herbal and homeopathic medicines, as well as food items like branded flour, packaged rice, and lentils. Despite the rejection of the proposal by the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, the government has decided to move forward with the implementation of the sales tax.…

In a recent development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called out the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government for its failure to establish the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) despite receiving a whopping Rs590 billion in funds over the past 14 years. The PM highlighted that the KP province received an additional one percent share under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award specifically to combat terrorism. Despite facing immense challenges, especially during the peak of terrorist activities in 2010, the KP people have bravely fought against terrorism. However, the PM expressed concerns over the delay in setting up the CTD despite the substantial…

Attention Stationery Lovers! Get ready to pay 10% GST on all your favorite items! The federal government has proposed a 10% General Sales Tax on all stationery items in the amended Finance Bill for Budget 2024-25. This means that pencils, inks, erasers, sharpeners, ball points, and markers will all be subject to this tax if the bill is approved by the lower house of the Parliament. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the achievements of the economy, stating that the government is determined to enhance stabilization and promote growth. He mentioned positive indicators such as a reduction in the Current Account…

YDA Ends Protest in Punjab Hospitals Following Lahore High Court Orders The Young Doctors Association (YDA) in Punjab has called off their strike after the Lahore High Court’s intervention. The protest began on June 15 in response to the detention of some doctors after a fire incident at a teaching hospital in Sahiwal. Dr. Shoaib Niazi, President of YDA, announced that the strike would be suspended for a day as they prepare to present their case before the court. During the hearing, Acting Chief Justice Shujaat Ali Khan urged the doctors to return to work and ensure the public’s health…

Breaking News: ECC Approves Pension Fund for Retired Employees The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has given the green light to the establishment of a pension fund for retired employees. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the ECC meeting where a Defined Contributory Scheme for new entrants was also approved. The scheme will come into effect for civilian employees from July 1, 2024, and for military personnel from July 1, 2025. Additionally, the ECC endorsed the proposal to return Rs. 11.13 billion to the Universal Service Fund (USF) to cover the budget shortfall. Furthermore, funds were allocated to…

Relief for government employees: Proposed amendments to pension scheme introduced in Budget 2024 The federal government has proposed 13 amendments to the pension scheme in an effort to ease the burden on the national exchequer. According to the proposed amendments, government employees will now receive a gross pension equivalent to 70% of their salary from two years before retirement. The amendments also introduce provisions for voluntary retirement after 25 years of service, with a graduated scale for annual deductions from the pension amount. The annual increase in pension will be based on the pension received at the time of retirement,…

Maldives Ministers Arrested for Alleged Black Magic on President Two serving ministers in Maldives, Shamnaz Saleem and her ex-husband Adam Rameez, were arrested on accusations of performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu. The couple, along with two others, were remanded in custody while Shamnaz was suspended from her post at the Environment Ministry. Their arrest was confirmed by local police, although details of the allegations were not disclosed. Shamnaz and Adam had previously worked with President Muizzu, who secured a two-thirds majority in recent elections. The government has not issued an official statement on the matter, but black magic…