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Five-member CB of the SC resumes hearing of petitions concerning imposition of super tax ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar of the Supreme Court has remarked that the amount specified under the super tax is clearly stated and that companies must pay their due share of tax. On Thursday, a five-member constitutional bench (CB) of the SC headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan resumed hearing of petitions concerning the imposition of the super tax. Lawyer Dr Farogh Naseem, representing several companies, concluded his arguments. Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, addressing Dr Naseem, asked if he contended that there should be no discrimination against…
UN Secretary-General welcomes announcement of temporary ceasefire between Pakistan, AfghanistanSmoke rises up from the site of explosions in Kabul on October 15, 2025, amid heavy border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Two explosions were heard in central Kabul on the evening of October 15, AFP journalists said, with Afghanistan on edge after border clashes with Pakistan over the past week. Photo: AFP TEHRAN/ BEIJING/ RIYADH: Pakistan’s immediate neighbours – China and Iran – and defence ally Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed a ceasefire along the frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the two neighbours witnessed a fresh round of deadly…
Robotaxi operator Pony.ai has begun testing rides with human staff inside between a suburb of Beijing and a major high-speed train station.CNBC | Evelyn ChengChinese robotaxi company Pony.ai announced Friday it is working with Stellantis for testing self-driving taxis in Europe.The companies said they will start tests in the coming months in Luxembourg, where Pony.ai’s European division is headquartered. Starting next year, the companies plan “a gradual rollout across European cities.”Pony.ai will provide the autonomous driving software, while Stellantis — which owns brands including Chrysler, Citroën and Jeep — will provide the electric vehicles, starting with the Peugeot e-Traveller.Deploying robotaxis…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Photo: APP/AFP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was an ally of the government, adding that the PML-N valued and respected its partnership with the coalition partner. The two parties share power at the federal level, although the PPP holds no positions in the cabinet. Relations between the allies have recently been strained, with both sides exchanging sharp words over the distribution of flood relief. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari maintained that the Benazir Income Support Programme was the only effective channel for assisting flood…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and newly-elected Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, during which the prime minister congratulated Afridi on his election. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz told Afridi that the federal government was ready to work with the provincial government in the national interest. “The federation is ready to work with you in the interest of Pakistan.” Speaking to the media in Rawalpindi, Chief Minister Afridi said the K-P government had written to the federal and Punjab governments for a meeting between the chief minister and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…
LAHORE: The PML-Nled Punjab government has intensified its crackdown on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and decided to recommend to the Centre that a complete ban be imposed on the religious party, whose Gaza March was forcefully dispersed by authorities on October 13 in Muridke. In a high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, it was agreed that TLP leaders and workers involved in the death of police officers and destruction of public property will be tried in anti-terrorism courts (ATCs). The Punjab Police claimed that during the Muridke crackdown, the TLP protesters resorted to violence that resulted in…
LONDON — EU heads of state will call for quicker action on the use of immobilized Russian assets at a meeting next week amid growing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a document seen by CNBC.The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, has been looking at how to use about 175 billion euros ($204 billion) in cash that has matured from frozen Russian assets held in Europe to further support Ukraine’s coffers. The Trump administration has pushed its G-7 counterparts, which include Italy, France, and Germany, to seize billions in frozen Russian assets, according to the…
Justices discuss no discrimination in tax, clarify super tax is separate from final tax regimeThe Supreme Court of Pakistan. PHOTO: APP/FILE Supreme Court Judge Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that the super tax law clearly defines the taxable profit threshold, stating, “Companies must pay only what is legally due.” A five-member bench heard petitions challenging the super tax on Thursday. The bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, included Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi. At the outset of the session, Advocate Farogh Naseem concluded his arguments, representing several companies challenging…
Interior minister says peaceful protest is everyone’s right, but won’t tolerate arson or use of weaponsMohsin Naqvi addresses the media during his visit to the Mega Passport Center on Peco Road in Lahore. Photo: Screengrab Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has accused Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan of adopting a violent approach during recent protests, including armed groups firing at police. saying govt made sincere efforts for peaceful resolution but thier leadership chose violence, Express News reported. Speaking at a media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Naqvi stressed that while violence had occurred during the protest, it was only directed at those who had…
A harvester produced by the Case New Holland (CNH) works in a corn field in Shuangcheng District of Harbin, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Oct. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Xiaoyu)HARBIN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — At the Case New Holland (CNH) industrial plant in Pingfang District of Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, the new 5088 combine harvesters are rolling off the production line at a rapid pace.Standing over 5 meters tall and stretching 11 meters long, these machines — powered by more than 200 horsepower and composed of over 10,000 components — symbolize the momentum of China’s agricultural modernization.With 44 workstations…