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Omar Abdullah Condemns Killing of Budgam Minor Girl, Seeks Strict Action

Srinagar: The killing of a minor girl in Galwanpora, Budgam has sparked widespread concern across Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), prompting strong condemnation from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has assured strict action against those responsible. According to Beyond Time News, the incident has left the local community in shock and grief. Body…

“Potential Crack” May Help Prevent Explosion at California Chemical Tank, Officials Say

NEW YORK: Emergency crews in Southern California are working to prevent a possible explosion at an industrial tank containing a highly toxic and flammable chemical, with officials now reporting the discovery of a “potential crack” that may be reducing internal pressure. The incident is taking place at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California,…

Pakistan, Alibaba Group Sign MoUs to Accelerate Digital Transformation

BEIJING: Several Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed between Alibaba Group and Pakistani public and private sector entities during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Hangzhou. The agreements aim to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation through cooperation in technology and innovation-driven sectors. Framework Agreement on Digital Economy Cooperation On the Prime Minister’s initiative, Alibaba…

The Cost of Being Formal in Pakistan: Tax Burden on Salaried Class and Formal Sector Under Spotlight

ISLAMABAD: Businesses and salaried individuals in Pakistan’s formal economy are facing growing financial pressure amid a rising tax burden, higher operational costs, and continued delays in tax refunds. Stakeholders say the adjustment burden under ongoing economic reforms is falling largely on the documented sector. Compliance Comes at a Cost for Businesses Formal sector businesses say…

Kupwara Residents Deprived of Mobile Connectivity, Basic Telecom Facility

Srinagar: Despite repeated official assurances about improving digital infrastructure in rural areas, residents of Tarathpora Tehsil in Kupwara district continue to face severe mobile connectivity issues, with basic telecom services remaining largely unavailable. According to reports, Hafrada Payeen village—comprising around 200 households with a population of over 2,000—remains without stable mobile network coverage, leaving residents…

PML-N’s Saad Rafique calls for burying political hatchets, urges national dialogue amid rising tensions

Lahore: Senior PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has called for setting aside political differences and building a broader national consensus, saying that rising terrorism and economic challenges require unity across political lines. Call for Political Reconciliation Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, the former federal minister urged political parties to reduce tensions and move toward dialogue….

IPOs Reflect Strong Investor Appetite for Corporate Listings

Karachi: The overwhelming response to the Rs5.8 billion IPO of Service Long March Tyres has highlighted strong investor demand for quality corporate listings in Pakistan, with analysts urging regulators to encourage more companies to enter the stock market. According to analysts, the successful offering reflects significant untapped appetite for corporate investment opportunities on the Pakistan…