Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal takes centre stage in G-SHOCK’s latest campaign, building on the brand’s signature theme Rise Above the Shocks. The campaign, unveiled on June 18, 2025, puts the spotlight on the Gen Z spirit of perseverance, with Kaushal embodying the modern idea of toughness — one rooted in authenticity, grit, and self-expression. Known for…
Actor shared her thoughts on overcoming cultural prejudices It may be 2025, but that has not stopped a large majority of the Pakistani population from frowning upon the women in their family taking up a career in showbiz – or at least, that is how established actor Nausheen Shah feels about this thorny subject. “People…
This indicates that the juice industry has hit the Laffer Curve The Fruit Juice Council — a body representing the formal juice industry – has demanded the government to reduce the FED rate on the juice industry to 15%. The current 20% FED (on top of existing 18% GST) has stalled the juice industry’s growth…
NA committee rejects 18% ST on imported solar panels ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance on Tuesday unanimously rejected the proposed 18% sales tax on the import of solar panels, while the government also announced the withdrawal of another controversial measure to increase sales tax on hybrid vehicles, reversing both the anti-environment initiatives….
Suzuki MD says 18% tax will impact jobs, push up vehicle prices ISLAMABAD: Pak Suzuki Motor Company has cautioned the government that the proposed increase in general sales tax (GST) in the budget for fiscal year 2025-26 may result in a significant decline in sales of the auto industry, which will negatively impact original equipment…
The investiture ceremony was held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Deputy Chairman Development Control Committee and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), on Tuesday conferred civil awards on 47 eminent scientists and engineers serving under the National Command Authority for their meritorious services. According to the ISPR, the investiture ceremony,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei warns US and Israel of ‘irreparable damage’ if military provocations continue US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to answer reporters’ questions on whether the US was planning to strike Iran or its nuclear facilities, and said the Iranians had reached out but he feels “it’s very late to be talking.”…
“I always strive to win more medals and bring more honour to my country,” says Arshad Nadeem LAHORE: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist and javelin star Arshad Nadeem on Wednesday said his focus is now firmly on the upcoming World Athletics Championship, vowing to make the nation proud once again following his recent triumph at the…
Smartphones contribute to “destruction of future generation”, says provincial Education Department A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and teachers confirmed to AFP on Wednesday, over concerns of “focus” and “Islamic law”. The directive by the provincial Education Department in Kandahar applies to students, teachers and administrative…
Kate Middleton is reportedly scrambling seeing King Charles have his heartbroken by Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Kate Middleton has reportedly taken on the responsibility of building a bridge between Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet and their ailing grandfather King Charles, insiders claim. The well-placed source spoke to Closer magazine when making all this public. According to their findings,…
