ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully registered 2,403,831 new taxpayers during the fiscal year 2024-25, filing 2,452,090 new tax returns and generating Rs1.73 billion in revenue, as reported to the National Assembly. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to broaden the tax base and improve revenue collection. The […]
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Neelum-Jhelum hydropower setback: Restoration delayed by two more years
Water Resources Minister Muhammad Moeen informed the National Assembly that the restoration of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHPC) is now projected to take an extra two years to finish. The project, which had been shut down in May 2024 due to technical issues, is currently being investigated by a committee that is nearing the finalization […]
National assembly passes historic bill to ban child marriages in Islamabad
In a major move, the National Assembly passed a bill to ban child marriages in Islamabad. The bill, introduced by MNA Sharmila Faruqui, was approved unanimously. It was not on the original agenda but was taken up by suspending regular rules. Once it becomes law, the bill will apply only to Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). […]
Fazlur Rehman urges national unity and stronger defense against India’s aggression
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of JUI-F, emphasized the need for Pakistan to strengthen its defense institutions and unite as a nation in the face of rising tensions. Speaking in the National Assembly, he stressed that the current situation is critical and requires a collective effort. He announced that his party will observe May 11 as […]
Nation should trust, india will get a crushing response: Information minister Tarar
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar assured the nation in a powerful policy statement to the National Assembly on May 8, that India will receive a fitting, crushing response to its recent aggression. He emphasized that the nation’s security is in safe hands, and that a strong retaliation is inevitable — though the timing will be […]
J-10C in action: Pakistan confirms use of chinese jets against indian aggression
Pakistan confirmed on Wednesday the use of Chinese J-10C fighter jets in its military response to recent Indian aggression. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing the National Assembly, stated that the J-10Cs were part of the aerial defense that downed five Indian Air Force jets, including three French-made Rafales. He added that pilot error may have […]
Bilawal warns India: “You attacked civilians, now wait for our response”
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has issued a strong warning to India over its recent cross-border strikes. Speaking in the National Assembly, he accused India of cowardly night attacks that targeted innocent civilians, including children. He said if India expected silence from Pakistan, it was making a big mistake. Bilawal criticized India for […]
PM Shehbaz: Pakistan army turned dark night shine by defeating enemy attack
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their swift and strong response to an attempted Indian air attack. He said the enemy tried to strike Pakistan in the darkness of night, but the brave forces of Pakistan turned that dark night into a shining one. He was speaking during a session of […]
Urgent meeting: Pakistan plans next steps after India attack
Pakistan’s leadership has responded decisively to recent events. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the National Assembly soon. He plans to inform the public representatives about India’s recent aggression and Pakistan’s strong counter-action. The Prime Minister just chaired an urgent meeting of the National Security Committee. This high-level gathering discussed the critical situation. They carefully […]
Tarar: “India tried to silence us—we made sure they heard us louder”
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar told the National Assembly on May 6 that Pakistan is confronting India’s information war head-on. He said Pakistan is actively exposing Indian propaganda and false flag operations on international platforms, especially after the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed 26 […]