Showing CNIC made mandatory for purchase over Rs. 50,000

The Federal Board of Revenue has now made it mandatory for all citizens to show Computer National Identity Card (CNIC) in case of purchase over Rs50,000 from a registered sales tax seller. The move will help avoid, unverifiable and fictitious business buyers which results in sales tax losses. In case of female buyers, CNIC of husband or father must be shown.

PM Imran gifted cricket bat by US President Trump

Prime Minister Imran Khan was gifted a cricket bat by US President Donald Trump along with the picture of President Eisenhower – the only US President who had watched a Test match in Pakistan. President Trump said that it is a great honour to have a “very popular, a great athlete, one of the greatest, the prime minister of Pakistan.”

President Trump warmly welcome PM Imran Khan to White House

Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived at the White House for his first one-on-one meeting with US President Donald Trump. PM Imran, accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, was warmly welcomed by President Trump outside the White House. Both shook hands, waved at the eager PTI supporters and headed inside White House to commence their first meeting.

Court rejects Rana Sanaullah’s plea to have homemade food in jail

The Sessions Court in Lahore has turned down plea of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, seeking permission for provision of homemade food in the jail. The court ordered the PML-N leader to contact the Jail Superintendent instead. The jail authorities claim that Sanaullah’s heath is being regularly monitored and he’s being provided with food accordingly.

India sends unmanned mission to far side of Moon

A week after an abrupt abort to mission, India’s space agency has launched an unmanned spacecraft to the far side of the Moon. Chandrayaan, the Sanskrit word for “moon craft”, is designed to land on the lunar south pole in September and send a rover to explore water deposits that were confirmed by a previous mission that orbited the Moon.

PM Imran’s Jalsa in US becomes top Twitter trend worldwide

Prime Minster Imran Khan’s jalsa in US which gathered an overly charged crowd became top Twitter trend worldwide. During his first official visit to the US, the PM addressed Pakistani community in DC in a tightly packed The Capital One Arena, which has a capacity of around 25,000. Twitter was swarmed with all sorts of messages regarding the premier’s visit. 

Mohsin Abbas defends abuse allegations by saying wife played ‘woman card’

Mohsin Abbas Haider, accused of domestic abuse by wife Fatima Suhail, rubbished all allegations in a press conference on Sunday. Not only did Mohsin defend the abuse allegations but also claimed his wife has played  ‘woman card’ to malign him. Mohsin said that despite his anger issues in the past, he never assaulted his wife physically in their dwindling marriage.

Mohsin Abbas accused of domestic abuse by wife

Mohsin Abbas Haider, the Na Maloom Afraad actor was accused of domestic abuse by wife Fatima Sohail in a Facebook post Saturday night. Fatima claimed that Mohsin was cheating on her with a struggling model/actor and has been abusing her during four years of marriage. Fatima posted pictures  from one episode of abuse and has filed a lawsuit against Mohsin.

Netflix’s ‘Money Heist’ features Pakistani hackers as ‘geniuses’

Money Heist, one of the most awaited series on Netflix has returned with its third season. However, what made it more exciting for people of Pakistan, was the apparent connection of Islamabad with the heist. It is revealed that a team of 65 members based in Islamabad is helping Professor (Álvaro Morte) track the data he and his team needs to fight the war.

PIA lauds President Alvi for travelling economy class

In an official post on social media, Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) has lauded President of Pakistan for ‘leading by example’ to make way for others. Recounting President Arif Alvi’s travel experience on flight PK 301 from Islamabad to Karachi, the national flag carrier commended his decision to adjust three of his family members in economy class due to flight load.