Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal Melt Hearts with Sweet Gesture During Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury Gig By TN Web Desk – June 30, 2025 In a world where celebrity romances often capture the public’s imagination, Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal continue to enchant fans with their genuine affection and down-to-earth personalities. The couple recently made headlines…
Federal Government Moves to Implement Nationwide Uniform Electricity Tariff from July 1, 2025 ISLAMABAD – In a significant step toward energy-sector reform, the federal government has directed the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to enforce a uniform electricity tariff across the entire country—including the service area of K‑Electric—starting July 1, 2025. This unified rate…
Comprehensive Overhaul: Pakistan Approves New Fixed Gas Charges, Retains Tariffs for Major Sectors ISLAMABAD, June 2025 – The federal government today announced sweeping changes to monthly fixed charges and tariff structures for domestic and bulk gas consumers—marking a significant shift in Pakistan’s energy pricing framework. Alongside fixed-charge adjustments, key industries and bulk power users will…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: Government Embraces Solarisation as Most Cost‑Effective Electricity Solution ISLAMABAD, June 29, 2025 – In a firm reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to affordable energy solutions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the importance of solarisation during the inauguration of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” (Power Smart) mobile application. The event, held in Islamabad…
Senate Advances Trump’s Sweeping Tax‐Cut & Spending Megabill: A 51–49 Procedural Victory advances By Reuters, updated June 29, 2025 WASHINGTON, June 29 – In a dramatic late-night showdown on Capitol Hill, the U.S. Senate yesterday overcame a pivotal procedural hurdle in advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping “megabill,” which blends massive tax cuts with simultaneous increases in…
Federal Revenue Leakages Exceed Rs 662 Billion per Auditor‑General’s Report uncovers(Audit Year 2024–25, Financial Year 2023–24) In its latest audit of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) performance for the financial year 2023–24, the Auditor‑General of Pakistan (AGP) uncovered sustained and serious revenue shortfalls totaling Rs 662.7 billion. Of this massive amount, income‑tax under‑collection alone accounted for Rs 457 billion,…
The Punjab government has announced a new measure to maintain cleaner and healthier neighbourhoods across the province. According to a recent notification, the authorities will collect a garbage tax of up to Rs. 5,000 per month from households, businesses and industries. This initiative aims to cover waste collection and disposal costs while making waste management…
The recent inauguration of a new underpass in Islamabad was met with much fanfare. The project promised smoother traffic flow and a respite from long-standing congestion. Yet, after the first monsoon rain, the underpass suffered unexpected damage — a scene that left many residents disheartened and questioning the quality of its construction. In a city…
Pakistan is seeking a $3.3 billion loan from its long-standing ally, China, to help stabilize its struggling economy. This loan request comes at a critical juncture for the country, which has been grappling with rising inflation, a devaluing currency, and dwindling foreign exchange reserves. The loan is seen as an important step in boosting economic…
Introduction In a move that has sparked public outrage and deepened the wounds of Pakistan’s forgotten national sport, the country’s national hockey players were recently handed cheques worth just Rs. 6,000 as a token of appreciation by the Sports Board. The gesture, intended as a form of support or recognition, was quickly met with sarcastic…
