Understanding our social responsibilities BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the government is working to make sure smoking is banned in schools and colleges. On World No Tobacco Day, she reminded everyone that smoking in government offices, public transport, and other public areas …

The government could collect Rs30 trillion in taxes if it records the informal economy, real estate, and other sectors. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan collects very little tax because of poor financial management. Current policies protect those who avoid taxes while placing too much pressure on honest, registered businesses. …

Gold prices in Pakistan went up by Rs1,300 per tola. BY Mahnoor | 30-05-2026 On Saturday, gold prices went up in Pakistan because they rose worldwide. However, silver prices dropped in both Pakistan and the global market. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) reported that gold prices went …