ISLAMABAD: The government is reevaluating the powers granted to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers to arrest suspected tax evaders and adding guardrails to prevent arbitrary detentions after concerns expressed by businesspeople and lawmakers over the blanket authority and its potential misuse. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday formed a committee to reexamine the matter…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. Earlier this month, the Republican president signed a proclamation that banned the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect…
An independent bookshop has been providing a community and economic boost to one Cornish town, despite a national decline in the industry. The Bookshop in Helston, the southern-most bookshop on mainland Britain, opened in November 2023, giving the town a bookshop for the first time in 40 years. The shop, run by Ginny Sealey, has been telling a…
Donald Trump’s family business is launching a new Trump-branded phone service, in its latest plan to cash in on the US president’s name. The Trump Organization, which is run by his sons, said it planned to sell a gold-coloured, “built in the United States” smartphone for $499 (£367.50), along with mobile phone service for a monthly fee…
Bruce Springsteen’s new project, “Tracks II: The Lost Albums,” is entirely about that age-old question: What if? The box set, out June 27, comprises seven albums encompassing the period between 1983 and 2018, all but one he prepared to release in its time but ultimately shelved. Now that he’s decided to drop them simultaneously, they offer a fascinating…
Six of the Group of Seven leaders are trying on the final day of their Tuesday to show the wealthy nations’ club still has the clout to shape world events despite the early departure of President Donald Trump.Prime Minister Mark Carney and his counterparts from the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Japan will be joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
President Donald Trump in about eight hours Monday went from suggesting a nuclear deal with Iran remained “achievable” to urging Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut short his visit to an international summit to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team. He was expected to arrive at the White…
When North Korea’s new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News organisations followed every development, from its successful refloating to its relaunch last Friday. But why such interest, given there were no casualties, and the damage to the hull appeared relatively minor? The intrigue has less to do…
Hollywood actor Blake Lively has moved a US court to block Justin Baldoni from obtaining her communication with pop star Taylor Swift. The latest move in the legal battle between the ‘It Ends With Us’ co-stars comes days after Judge Lewis Liman dismissed Baldoni’s defamation suit against Lively and the New York Times Lawyers for…
Princess Kate’s voluminous, glossy locks have long been admired, sparking debates over whether she uses hair extensions. While experts remain divided, registered nutritional therapist Lucia Stansbie suggests that a nutrient-rich diet plays a crucial role in achieving thick, healthy hair. Protein: The Foundation of Strong Hair Hair is primarily composed of protein, so a diet…
