ISLAMABAD – The federal government has scheduled a session of the National Assembly today in response to President Arif Alvi’s refusal to sign the legislation imposing higher taxes. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a federal cabinet meeting during which the country’s economic and political status was discussed. The attendeesRead More →

ISLAMABAD – A-News stated that President Dr. Arif Alvi called the National Assembly and Senate to separate sessions today (Wednesday). According to a statement released by the White House on Tuesday, the National Assembly session will begin at 3:30 p.m. and the Senate will assemble at 4:30 p.m. Invoking hisRead More →

ISLAMABAD – Tuesday, in response to another demand of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the administration voted to raise sales tax. In this respect, Ministry of Finance officials have handed the international lender a draught of the Medium-Term Economic Framework (MEF). Tomorrow, the IMF will answer again to the MinistryRead More →

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Monday, the cyber crime division of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) opened an investigation against former federal finance minister Shaukat Tarin. On the basis of Arshad Mehmood’s accusation, Mr. Tarin has been charged under the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PICA) for allegedly posting a viral recordingRead More →

WASHINTON: Violence against Muslims has increased dramatically in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, frequently going unpunished. According to a column in the New York Times, the Indian government has enacted laws and policies that discriminate against Muslims, including alterations to citizenship laws that disfavour them andRead More →

ISLAMABAD – Chaudhry Fawad Hussian, a prominent member of the PTI and a former federal minister, criticised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for refusing to convene a meeting on the Punjab general elections today (Sunday) in defiance of court orders. He posted on Twitter and stated: “For the elections,Read More →

LAHORE – Following a disagreement with the provincial food department over the suspension of the wheat quota, flour millers have called a strike starting on Monday (tomorrow) across Punjab. It is expected that the declaration may result in a flour scarcity in Lahore and other province-wide cities. According to sources,Read More →