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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Uncategorized

Salaried class pays Rs633bn in tax, more than exporters, retailers and real estate combined

Pakistan's salaried class contributed Rs633 billion in income tax during fiscal year 2025-26, surpassing the combined tax contribution of exporters, the real estate sector and retailers, The News reported, citing provisional data compiled by the Federal Board of Revenue. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fetched Rs13,010 billion in the last fiscal year ending on June 30, 2026, out of which the salaried class stood out as one of the major contributors, as the tax was deducted at the source and deposited into the national kitty. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Most Israelis want an independent probe into October 7 attack

Polls conducted in October 2025 show three-out-of-four Israelis want to see an independent, state-led investigation into the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack. This is because there’s a lot of anxiety among Israelis that a similar scenario could take place again, either originating from Gaza or other areas. While certain security agencies have conducted different probes, people still want to see accountability – something Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly blocked. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Israeli defence exports jump nearly 30 percent in 2025 to record $19.2bn

Exports from Israel’s defence sector grew nearly 30 percent ⁠in ⁠2025 to a record $19.2bn, led by missile, rocket and air defence systems, the ⁠Defence Ministry says. It said Israel’s defence export record was broken for a fifth consecutive year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade. “Defense industries signed hundreds of new contracts worldwide throughout the year, with the support and guidance of the IMOD, totaling $19.2 billion,” the ministry said in a statement. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

FO slams India's 'baseless propaganda' linking Pakistan with Pahalgam incident

The Foreign Office on Thursday slammed India for resorting to a campaign of baseless allegations and propaganda linking Pakistan with the April 2025 Pahalgam incident. “At a time when Pakistan, along with its international partners, is undertaking concerted diplomatic efforts for regional and international peace and security, it is deplorable that India has once again resorted to a campaign of baseless allegations and propaganda to link Pakistan with the Pahalgam incident,” the FO said in a statement. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Adnoc’s listed companies post combined $9.7bn in net profit

Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Group's 2025 financial results included record-breaking numbers across its listed portfolio, the energy group reported. Its six listed companies generated revenue of $51.8 billion, according to the post shared by Emirates News Agency (Wam). It reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) of $16.7 billion and net profit of $9.7 billion for the full year, while declaring and proposing dividends totalling $7.2 billion, subject to shareholder approval. The performance reflects resilient demand across energy, logistics and downstream sectors, alongside disciplined capital management, it said. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Roulette sicher 2025: Ein Blick in die Zukunft des beliebten Casinospiels

Seit Jahrhunderten fasziniert das Glücksspiel Roulette die Spieler in Casinos auf der ganzen Welt. Mit der zunehmenden Digitalisierung hat sich das Spiel jedoch auch in die Online-Welt verlagert. In diesem Artikel werfen wir einen Blick auf die Zukunft von Roulette sicher 2025 und was Spieler von diesem innovativen Spiel erwarten können. Gameplay und Features Roulette sicher 2025 ist eine Weiterentwicklung des klassischen Casinospiels, das mit modernster Technologie und innovativen Features ausgestattet ist. Spieler können sich auf eine hochauflösende Grafik, ein benutzerfreundliches Design und eine intuitive Benutzeroberfläche freuen. Darüber hinaus bietet… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Medal can change hands, prize title cannot: Nobel Committee

Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House. The Norwegian Nobel Committee and Nobel Peace Center have stressed that while a physical medal can change hands and has historically been loaned or auctioned, as with past laureates such as Dmitry Muratov, the title of Nobel Peace Prize laureate cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred once awarded. A post from the Nobel Peace Center on social media platform… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan 'winner' of US foreign policy driven by Trump's 'personal' affinity for CDF Asim Munir

Pakistan re-emerged as a significant player on the global stage in 2025, especially after intense military clashes with India in May, even as political instability and economic pressures persisted at home, according to analyses published in international magazines, Foreign Policy and The Diplomat. The turning point came after brief but intense military clashes with India in a four-day conflict in May this year, which highlighted Pakistan’s air power capabilities and restored its strategic credibility internationally, according to The Diplomat. According to The Diplomat, after the confrontation, Islamabad witnessed a noticeable… Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

NATO’s Rutte urges unwavering support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging continued support for Ukraine as 2025 comes to a close, warning that Europe would face growing security risks if its resolve falters. To prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from attempting an attack on a NATO member, Ukraine must remain strong, Rutte said in an interview with the German news agency dpa. He also stressed the need for NATO members to increase defence spending, in line with commitments agreed at the alliance’s summit in The Hague in June. Read More…

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