This is because the budget imposes a number of new taxes that will primarily affect households with low to moderate incomes. It is reasonable for many economists to think that the government will not be able to meet its tax collection goal. The budget has raised direct tax revenue by 48% without really broadening the current tax base. The policies enacted have been in direct opposition to the promises made by the finance minister and prime minister. The government is merely making sure that the gap between itself and the people never gets any smaller by putting the middle classes under the greatest amount of taxes and levies without making any cuts to its own spending.

The leadership among the political parties should pay attention to the uplift of the deprived and browbeaten. These have been the central targets of political parties’ election manifestoes but remained largely unrealized. The Planning Commission, in consultation with all the political parties, prepares comprehensive and workable plans but it is primarily in the implementation phase and is weak. Political leaders worldwide who have made an impact were those who went through the rigors of political involvement while continuously educating themselves and learning from others. If Pakistan has to have a better future, there is no escape from concentrating and rectifying these weaknesses.

LAHORE - Under the directions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, a crackdown against human traffickers is ongoing. In this connection, FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Lahore on Saturday took action and arrested two suspects involved in human trafficking, said an FIA spokesperson. He said that among the suspects involved in human trafficking were Muhammad Arshad and Muhammad Sarfraz. The accused took Rs3 million to send people illegally to Canada and Holland. He further said that a case had been registered against the accused and an investigation was underway.

This victory marked a significant achievement for the Indian team, showcasing their resilience and strategic brilliance, lifting the World Cup trophy after 17 years. The match remained tightly contested, with South Africa needing 25 runs off the final two overs. Chasing the target of 177 runs, South Africa fell just short, finishing at 169-8 in their 20 overs. Earlier, India posted a challenging total of 176-7 in their 20 overs against South Africa. Batting first, India faced early challenges with captain Rohit Sharma dismissed for 9, and Rishabh Pant falling for a duck, both to Keshav Maharaj.

The 5GW on the CPEC, in particular the dastardly terrorist attacks on it, are thus a direct function of this policy. The BRI and the CPEC are core national interests of both China and Pakistan. In recent weeks China has expressed its serious concerns over the multifarious challenges that the CPEC is facing and Pakistan’s efforts to meet them head-on. The CPEC is under threat from Afghanistan and Iran-based terrorists and must not be allowed to stagnate. The patchy writ of the government has thus made the CPEC, its Chinese projects, and workers vulnerable to unsparing, cross-border terrorist attacks!

Kensington Palace, the office of Kate Middleton and Prince William, has released a new video of the royal couple to mark Armed Forces Day. The video extends thanks to all those serving in the military, both in the UK and around the world.

From the sun goddess to their recent Instagram debut, here are some key things to know about the imperial family. Their divine status was renounced after World War II following Japan’s militaristic sweep across Asia in the name of Emperor Hirohito. Male bloodlineMale-only succession rules mean the imperial family is facing extinction, with only one current heir: Naruhito’s 17-year-old nephew Prince Hisahito. Instagram debutThe royals face huge pressure to conform to tradition and meet exacting standards of behaviour, with each move intensely scrutinised. Pressure on womenAs in Britain, women who marry into the royal family do not have an easy ride.

The far-right AfD declared its ambition to rise to power in Germany as its party congress kicked off Saturday with clashes between hooded demonstrators and police, just weeks after it scored record EU election results. "We want to govern, first in the east (of Germany), then in the west, then at federal level," Tino Chrupalla, co-president of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), told around 600 delegates of the two-day meeting which start half an hour late due to street blockades. In early June the Alternative for Germany (AfD) notched up its best European Union election result since its creation in 2013, winning 16 percent of the vote to take second place. Chrupalla praised party progress at a local level and its strong European Union election result. The AfD congress comes ahead of three key elections in September in states that once formed part of communist East Germany, and where the AfD has been topping opinion polls.

Taylor Swift pays tribute to Travis Kelce with archer pose at Dublin Eras Tour showTaylor Swift paid a heartfelt tribute to her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, by striking his signature archer pose while performing "Midnight Rain" from her Grammy-winning album, 'Midnights'.

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa Speaks on Women's Rights in Pakistan | BreakingChief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, strongly criticized the prevalent deprivation of women's property rights in Pakistan, labeling it a violation of Islamic teachings.

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India posted a challenging total of 176-7 in their 20 overs against South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup grand finale at a packed stadium in Bridgetown. Batting first, India faced early challenges with captain Rohit Sharma dismissed for 9, and Rishabh Pant falling for a duck, both to Keshav Maharaj. Suryakumar Yadav managed only 3 runs, leaving India in a precarious position at 34-3. South Africa's bowling was led by Keshav Maharaj, who took 2 wickets for just 23 runs, including the key dismissal of Rohit Sharma. Anrich Nortje also impressed, claiming 2 wickets for 26 runs, while Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada chipped in with a wicket each.

Demand for beer in India is at a multi-year high and air conditioner sales are skyrocketing as the intense, unprecedented heat scorching parts of the country becomes a boon for some consumer businesses. Beer in this scorching heat, Giri said, makes Indians "feel better without getting too high on alcohol." The heat has also driven power demand to a record peak as more people seek ways to cool down. B Thiagarajan, managing director at ACs-to-air purifier maker Blue Star, said he has not witnessed such strong sales for air conditioners in the more than 30 years he has worked in the industry. It's been a "mad rush ... anything called air conditioner would have got sold," he said.