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FBR restructuring demands total freedom from political interference

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued fresh directives to reform and restructure the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Following these orders, official sources emphasized granting complete operational autonomy to the tax collection agency. The primary goal behind granting autonomy involves operating the tax system smoothly without arbitrary interference. Furthermore, experts stress that political…

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UDA grassroots elections 2026: Party sets 24-hour deadline for lodging disputes

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has set a 24-hour deadline for candidates and members to lodge disputes arising from its ongoing ward grassroots elections, warning that complaints must be…

  • UDA sets 24-hour deadline for dispute lodging in grassroots elections.
  • Election disputes to be handled by Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee.
  • Elections scheduled for Samburu County on October 16 and five other counties on October 17, 2026.

Trump’s Muhammad joke about Iran presidency falls flat at Georgia rally

US President Donald Trump’s joke about the popularity of the name Muhammad while ridiculing the Iranian presidency fell flat at a campaign rally in Georgia, where he claimed the name offered a 65 per…

  • Trump's Iran joke falls flat at Georgia rally
  • Audience's muted reaction highlights contrast
  • CAIR reports rise in Islamophobia

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