Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince vows ‘decisive’ response to threats, urges regional de-escalation
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the Kingdom would respond “decisively” to any threat or attack against its security, while stressing that Riyadh would continue working to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions. “We will not hesitate to respond decisively to any threat or aggression aimed at undermining the security of our country,” the Crown Prince said in the annual royal address to the Shura Council in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of King Salman. For more Saudi news, visit our dedicated page. MBS saidRead More
FBR extends deadline for filing income tax
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax, the body announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the FBR said that the deadline had been extended by 15 days. “[…] the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to communicate that the date of filing of Income Tax Return for Tax Year 2026, for the persons who are required to file their returns by September 30th, 2026 is hereby extended up to October 15th, 2026.” The tax collection body said that the decision had beenRead More
Putting Better Health in More Hands: Reckitt Pakistan Unveils Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan in Partnership with Aga Khan Foundation
Powered by Dettol and Harpic, the flagship platform begins in schools to provide safe drinking water, rehabilitated toilets, handwashing facilities and hygiene education KARACHI, SEP 30 /DNA/ – Reckitt Pakistan, Launched Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan, its flagship social impact platform contributing towards Better Health in More Hands, Every Day, in partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation. Reckitt Pakistan formalised an agreement with the Aga Khan Foundation to support the implementation of the platform’s first school-based initiative. The initiative will be driven by Reckitt Pakistan’s health and hygiene expertise, with the AgaRead More
CPEC symbol of enduring Pak-China partnership: PM
Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday termed Pakistan-China relations as “excellent” and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, saying that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was progressing in full swing and would provide a major boost to Pakistan’s economic development. Addressing a ceremony held to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the prime minister said the Pakistan-China friendship had stood the test of time and remained a shiningRead More
HESCO plans installation of 30,000 AMI meters
ISLAMABAD, Sep 30 (DNA): Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) plans to install 30,000 Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters in its Hyderabad and Laar circles under the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP). According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, a complete facility for the AMI metering system is proposed for 30,000 meters at an estimated cost of Rs476.8 million, equivalent to $2.98 million. The project also envisages major work on HESCO’s grid stations and transmission infrastructure. Under the proposed scope, a 132kV GIS grid station at River Bund, withRead More
Enemy of Saudi Arabia is enemy of Pakistan, says defence czar amid Houthi attacks
ISLAMABAD, SEP 30: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said Pakistan would stand by Saudi Arabia against any threat, declaring that “any enemy of Saudi Arabia is an enemy of Pakistan”. According to Al Jazeera, Asif condemned Yemen’s Houthi group for carrying out attacks against the Kingdom and said that said Pakistan had no doubt that the Houthis were committing aggression against Saudi Arabia and reiterated that Islamabad would stand by Riyadh against any threat. “There is absolutely no doubt in our mind that Houthis are committing aggression against SaudiRead More