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  • Want to calculate how much tax you’re paying on your salary?

    Want to calculate how much tax you’re paying on your salary?

    In a move that shocked the salaried class, the government imposed a hefty income tax on the earnings of us poor souls on June 12.

    The budget 2024-25 documents show the new income tax slabs for the salaried class, which have already been applied since July 1 of this year.

    However, it will not matter to the salaried class earning up to 6 lakh rupees per year as the tax on this bracket is zero.

    But if you want to know how much tax you’ll be paying on your income, Dawn’s tax calculator can tell you how much tax will be deducted from your salary. You just need to enter your salary in it, and the (scary) details will be in front of you.

    Click on the calculator to calculate your tax ↓

  • Khan wanted to hang opposition but establishment didn’t want to go that far: Rana Sanaullah

    Khan wanted to hang opposition but establishment didn’t want to go that far: Rana Sanaullah

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday attended the “Change the Game!” Ministerial Forum at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where he addressed a gathering of Pakistanis saying, “There was a fight between the establishment and Imran Khan over his demand to hang the opposition.”

    According to the advisor, this was the main reason why friction started between the establishment and former Prime Minister Imran Khan because the establishment did not want to go that far.

    Sanaullah said, “Khan’s thinking is not democratic; it is dictatorial and riotous.”

    He also remarked that when PTI, under the leadership of Imran Khan, first came into power, Shehbaz Sharif and Bilawal offered to work together, but Khan “wanted to put them all in jail.”

    PML-N’s senior leader also opined that the no-confidence motion brought against Khan in 2022 was unconstitutional.

    He also urged the Pakistanis abroad to help the country in dealing with “digital terrorism.”

  • Inspired by ‘Sinf e Aahan’, teenager fan leaves home to meet Kubra Khan, found by police

    Inspired by ‘Sinf e Aahan’, teenager fan leaves home to meet Kubra Khan, found by police

    The drama ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’ has touched the hearts of many, especially young girls who see it as a beacon of inspiration. It has been praised for its portrayal of strong, driven women and has inspired many people to follow their dreams and have big dreams. This powerful impact was evident in a recent incident involving a qteenage girl and her favorite actress, Kubra Khan.
     
     
    Thirteen-year-old Laiba left her home to meet Kubra Khan without telling her parents. The girl said,“Kubra Khan is my idol, and I left my house to meet her.”
    The girl told police that she was motivated by her love for Kubra’s performances, particularly in Sinf-e-Aahan. The police, understanding the innocence of her actions, facilitated her safe return home with the assistance of the Punjab police.
      
    The girl was located by the police using CCTV footage. With some cash in hand, the girl left her house and caught a train to Karachi. Her brother filed a complaint with the police, claiming that his sister had been abducted.
      
    Kubra Khan was informed about the incident in London. She posted a story on her Instagram account about the incident: “So I’m in London, and this was just brought to my attention. I am at a loss of words. I love and appreciate all the love I receive from all my Kuberians. However, I need you guys to understand that your safety is the utmost important thing. The world is scarier than it used to be and I would never EVER want anyone to put themselves in a place of danger because of me. I pray and hope the little girl is safe and sound with her family. P.S. . once I’m back, I’m over-due for a Meet and greet in Lahore. Till then… please stay safe.”
     

    The story of Sinf e Aahan is about six fearless, passionate, and opinionated women from diverse backgrounds who defy convention to join the Pakistan Army and strive to establish themselves as valuable leaders and assets. The drama is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Nadeem Baig.

  • Lahore leads in run-away children numbers

    Lahore leads in run-away children numbers

    A police report reveals that Lahore ranks first in the number of children who run away from home due to disputes with their parents. Most boys and girls head to the railway station to leave for other cities.

    According to the Railway Police, ninety-six children from various cities in Punjab were returned to their parents over a period of three months. Children tend to leave home when their demands for phones, laptops, and other items are not met.

    The help desk explained to Samaa news that railway stations provide an accessible route for children to travel to other cities.

  • Pakistan to organize first-ever Hockey league

    Prime Minister Youth Program (PMYP)’s Chairman Rana Mashhood has revealed details of the government’s plan to organize a hockey league.

    He said, “Shehbaz Sharif’s vision is that Pakistan’s national sport, which has declined for a long time, should be given its place again. Pakistan reached the finals of major events like the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament after 13 years, and currently, Pakistan hockey players are getting offers to play from major Dutch and Australian clubs.”

    Rana further said there is immense talent in Pakistan, it just needs to be given a platform. “We are going to give the youth of Pakistan new hope and a new future. In the next few months, the nation will see our youth progressing in sports, education, IT and technical education.”

    Cricket, being the most popular sport by far, already has a Pakistan Super League (PSL). The country needs leagues for other sports like football, hockey and javelin. The League will mark a significant milestone in the country’s sports history and elevate hockey’s popularity and talent in the region.

  • Imran Khan to run for Oxford University chancellor seat

    Imran Khan to run for Oxford University chancellor seat

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is going to run for chancellor of Oxford University while being imprisoned in Adiala Jail, The Telegraph reported.

    The chancellor’s seat became vacant after the resignation of Lord Patten, who held the coveted post for 21 years.

    Khan will enter an online ballot for the position from his prison cell in Pakistan. However, his victory is unlikely, according to The Telegraph.

    Historically, this is the first time the elections for the chancellor will be held online, as previously, the traditional procedure was adopted in which graduates were required to attend the process in full academic dress.

    “Imran Khan will contest for the chancellor of Oxford University as there is a public demand that he should contest,” Zulfi Bukhari told The Telegraph.

  • Muhammad Shami was thinking about suicide, reveals close friend

    Muhammad Shami was thinking about suicide, reveals close friend

    Umesh Kumar, a close friend of Indian cricketer Muhammad Shami, has revealed that Shami had thought of suicide after match-fixing allegations against Pakistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

    Shami has many achievements and records in his cricket career, but his private life is also in the news.

    In Shami’s private life, his disagreement with his wife, distance from his daughter, allegations of match-fixing, claims of violence against his wife and then, also dropped from Central Contract are some of the most challenging moments of his life. Kumar revealed that Shami thought of suicide during this time.

    Kumar said in a podcast, “This period was difficult for Shami. At that time, Shami lived with me in my house. Still, when he was accused of match-fixing with Pakistan, and the investigation started that night, he told me that he could tolerate everything but could not tolerate accusations like cheating the country.”

    “One day after that, it was around 4 am when I got up to drink water. I saw Shami standing on the terrace of the 19th floor of the building. I could understand that it was the most difficult night of his career. Then he got a call that he got a clean chit from the committee investigating the fixing charge, which he was then, happy about.”

  • Exclusive: Sharmila Faruqi meets the Ambanis 

    Exclusive: Sharmila Faruqi meets the Ambanis 

     
    Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani was recently spotted with politician Sharmila Faruqui at Disneyland Paris. 
    Asia and India’s richest man, Ambani is currently in the French capital with his family, including wife Nita Ambani and daughter Isha Ambani. The Ambanis are expected to attend events of the upcoming Paris Olympics.

    There was a special moment when Mukesh Ambani introduced his little granddaughter to Sharmila and her family. These unexpected encounters left a lasting impression, showcasing the Ambani family’s hospitality and friendliness.

    While talking to The Current, Sharmila said, “Well, [they are] very cool and friendly, especially Mukesh Ambani, who chatted up with us when he got to know we are from Pakistan and in politics. Isha was super sweet. Kept bumping into them in Paris and Disney Land. Also, he proudly introduced his little granddaughter to us.”
    Dr. Sharmila Faruqui is a politician affiliated with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Currently, she is the advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh.

    Here are the pictures of them:

  • Dr Umer Adil calls female anchors ‘keeps’

    During a podcast, Dr. Umar Adil made the outrageous statement that, ‘’All female anchors in media have come here by recommendation. Almost all of them are keeps of influential people.”

    Talking on the podcast ‘Dill Ki Baat’ with Zohaib Butt, he said, “These anchors are somehow in touch with the high profile persons of Pakistan.”

    He added that even their show’s producers have no guts to tell them anything or criticize them on their mistakes. In fact, in those cases, producers leave the show and run away.

     Continuing with the misogynistic rant, he said the industry is suffering from “gender discrimination”. Lest the listeners think that he was making a proper observation, he went on to say, “Female anchors always get positive discrimination and they are treated in an extraordinary manner and nobody cares about the male anchor sitting next to the female anchor.”