M A Niazi

Opinion

Ashura offers a lesson on resisting usurped caliphate authority. The article argues Imam Hussain’s stand targeted illegitimate power, and connects it to modern resistance and unity.

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Police in Kasur arrest a constable and veterinarian for transporting drugs from Multan, allegedly meant for marketing in Lahore’s educational institutions. Authorities add that the vet was not treating animals but dealing drugs.

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The USA and Iran reach a 60-day extension of their April 8 ceasefire tied to Iran’s nuclear talks. The US agrees to $24 billion, while missile and regional support issues stay off the agenda.

Opinion

The article argues for abolishing income tax while reflecting on global events and policy trade-offs. It questions budget priorities and highlights how major fiscal shifts could affect taxpayers and national spending.

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The article says IMF pressure helped push a fixed-tax regime for small businesses, arguing it reflects business fears of tax administration. It also questions audits, corruption risks, and the purpose of taxation.

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In a poisonous liquor case, in which three young men died, and not in Madras, or rather Chennai, where such events usually take place, but in our very own Faisalabad. Our Christian community was not involved, as it seems tipplers had chosen Eidul Azha to get blotto. FIR says liquor was poisoned

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The article reviews Pakistan’s annual policy statements, focusing on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s Budget Speech—public spending plans, revenue measures, and how tax proposals affect implementation timelines.

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The VC of the University of Gwadar and the Pro-VC were kidnapped while traveling from Gwadar to Quetta, then released unharmed days later. The article examines possible motives, including ransom and regional context.

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Two US surveys say many Americans believe the Iran attack aimed to distract from the Epstein affair. The article also highlights calls for peace and ongoing political and legal fallout.

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The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing avoided a settlement, reflecting deep mistrust and security concerns. Analysts say it aimed to delay a “Thucydides trap” reckoning, not end tensions.

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A Karachi magistrate court case involving Anmol “Pinky” claims she was forced to name Banigala, drawing PTI into the controversy. Police say a sticker helped track her as charges include murder after a user died.

Opinion

Pakistan’s IMF EFF approval of another tranche was expected, but with the programme ending in 18 months, the article reviews whether it delivered results and what reforms are still required.