Twenty-nine people were injured, when a passenger train collided with a cargo train in Pakistan’s east Punjab province this morning, state-run rescue organisation, Rescue 1122 said.The incident happened at 4:30 a.m. (local time), due to possible neglig…
Day: 24 September 2023
Iran, Maldives Resume Diplomatic Ties After Seven Years
Iran and the Maldives announced yesterday, the resumption of diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus.The decision was made “in line with the two nations’ interests and aspirations,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.The announceme…
Iran ‘serious’ about restoring nuclear deal
Iran is ready to seriously consider returning to full compliance with a key 2015 nuclear deal if the other parties to the pact, including the US, will reciprocate, the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Ministry has said. The signatories to the landmark agreem…
At Least 30 Injured in Pakistan Wreck
At least 30 people were injured when a freight train and a passenger train collided in eastern Pakistan early Sunday.Authorities say an investigation has been launched and that one train’s driver, his assistant and two other workers have been suspended…
FBR Asked to Extend Income Tax Return Filing Deadline As Experts Cite Technical and Legal Challenges
Tax Bar Associations, chartered accountant firms, tax advisers, and tax experts have approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for an extension in the last date for income tax return filing up to October 31, 2023, due to technical and legal issues…
Bringing economic stability top priority of govt: PM
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says bringing economic stability in the country is foremost priority of the government.In an interview with the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, he said a comprehensive economic revival plan is in force i…
Ashrafi calls for unity among Muslim Ummah for solution of Palestine, Kashmir issues
Pakistan Ulema Council chairman, Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi has underlined the need of unity among the Muslim Ummah for the solution of the core issues of Palestine and Kashmir.Addressing an international conference in Mauritania, he highlighted the issues…
Legal action being taken against profiteers involved in selling medicines at higher prices: Nadeem
Caretaker Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Nadeem Jan says the government has recalled the entire batch of the drug, which reportedly led to the outbreak of conjunctivitis among people.Talking to the media, along …