Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised due to chlorine gas leak in Iraq’s Karbala
More than 600 pilgrims in Iraq were briefly hospitalised with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as a result of a leak at a water treatment station, authorities said on Sunday. The incident took place overnight on the route between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, located in the centre and south of Iraq, respectively. This year, several million Shia Muslim pilgrims are expected to make their way to Karbala, which houses the shrines of the revered Imam Hussein and his brother Abbas. There, they will mark theRead More
Tax rules tweaks provide for integration of electronic invoices with FBR system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the Sales Tax Rules, introducing two key changes including suspension of registration for sales tax due to fake invoices and mandatory integration for electronic invoicing, ensuring compliance and transparency in tax transactions, The News reported on Sunday. The FBR has amended the Sales Tax Rules 2006 and stated that where a Commissioner, having jurisdiction, is satisfied that a registered person has issued fake invoices, evaded tax or committed [tax fraud in terms of clause (37) of section 2 of the Act],Read More
PM pays tribute to Dr Ruth
Says she set an enduring example of sacrifice, selfless love Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to Dr. Ruth Pfau on her death anniversary “Dr. Ruth Pfau dedicated every moment of her life to serving the poor and underprivileged segments of Pakistan,” the Prime Minister said. “She set an enduring example of sacrifice, selfless love, and public service that will always be remembered,” the Prime Minister stated. “Dr. Ruth Pfau’s tireless efforts for the treatment of leprosy patients and for restoringRead More
Islamabad Airport not being closed for 8 days
According to the NOTAMs issued, due to air activities ahead of Independence Day on August 14, arrival and departure flights will be suspended for only two hours Faisal Sheikh ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Sunday dismissed “incorrect and misleading” media reports about an eight-day closure of Islamabad International Airport, clarifying the exact date and time of the planned shutdown. A statement issued by PAA Spokesperson Saifullah Khan said, “According to the NOTAMs issued, due to air activities ahead of Independence Day on August 14, arrival and departure flights willRead More
Jaffer express train derails
Officials confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Six bogies of the Jaffer Express train derailed following a blast near Spezand station in Quetta city, but fortunately, no injuries or deaths have been reported so far. According to railway officials, the Jaffer Express was traveling from Quetta to Peshawar at 9 o’clock when the blast occurred near Spezand station. The explosion caused four bogies to fully derail, while two others sustained damage to their wheels, private news channel reported. Despite the extent of theRead More
HBL Microfinance Bank, SUPARCO join hands for Pak’s first Satellite-Powered Agri-Lending Solution
ISLAMABAD, AUG 10 /DNA/ – In a landmark development for Pakistan’s agri-lending sector, HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce satellite-based agricultural analytics into the lending ecosystem. This is the first-ever partnership between a bank and SUPARCO for such a cutting-edge solution. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in leveraging space technology for climate-smart agriculture financing. Under this initiative, the two organisations will jointly execute a pilot project in Okara District, one ofRead More