Iranian Channels Start Airing Weapons-Handling Instructions Amid US-Iran Tensions
The strategic waterway remains a focal point, with any disruption carrying significant global economic consequences
May 18, 2026
leadstories
Pakistan to Introduce Fixed Tax Scheme for Retailers in Federal Budget
Unlike earlier retail tax initiatives, the new scheme does not use shop size, covered area, or location as a basis for taxation
May 18, 2026
Maryam Nawaz Announces Free Land and Housing Scheme for Citizens in Punjab
Maryam Nawaz also announced that the provincial government will provide free land to citizens who do not own any property
May 14, 2026
Samsung One UI 9 Beta Rollout Begins for Galaxy S26 Series
In the first phase, only users in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and South Korea will receive access to the One UI 9 beta
May 13, 2026
Maryam Nawaz Announces Zero Tolerance on Online Harassment
Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan belonged to all citizens and not to any single political party. She urged people to reject voices that incited hatred against the country
May 12, 2026
Pakistan Raises Customs Values on Solar Panel Imports
The ruling noted that multiple valuation methods under Section 25 of the Customs Act were considered
May 12, 2026
UAE Reportedly Conducts Covert Strikes in Iran
At this stage, the allegations remain unverified by official government sources
May 12, 2026
How Weak Trade Controls Enabled a Rs70bn Solar Import Laundering Case
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level supervisory committee to oversee disciplinary action arising from the inquiry
May 12, 2026