Islamabad: Talks between tax policy diagnostic mission of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Energy Ministry to review the initiatives under the Petroleum Development Levy on petroleum products will be held tomorrow(Thursday). During discussion, the IMF team decided to review the initiatives under the Petroleum Development Levy on petroleum products. Beside Petroleum levy, the mission will also discuss other revenue measures related to petroleum division, the source said. The consecutive governments of the PDM and Caretaker government have jacked up the petroleum Levy on Petrol and High Speed Diesel(HSD) to the maximum level. During the first quarter of 2023-24 (July to September), the collection of petroleum levy has recorded an increase of 368% on an annual basis.

Blackhawks 4, Kraken 3 — Three Stars, Key TakeawaysAfter a dramatic, emotional day at the United Center, a game finally had to be played. Chicago stormed back to a two-goal lead in the second period and… actually held onto it through the end of the 20 minutes. Seattle scored an ugly goal seven minutes into the third to make it a little less comfortable. He scored the Blackhawks’ second goal of the night on an absolute howitzer from the point. Phillips had an assist on the Dickinson goal and was on the ice for seven Blackhawks’ shot attempts to four for Seattle.

PHOTO: REUTERSOil prices jumped nearly 3% on Tuesday on the possibility OPEC+ will extend or deepen supply cuts, a storm-related drop in Kazakh oil output and a weaker US dollar. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $2.02, or 2.7%, to $76.88. Read: Little prospect of Russia oil dealOPEC+, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia, is due to hold an online ministerial meeting on Thursday to discuss 2024 production targets. The talks will be difficult and a rollover of the previous agreement is possible rather than deeper production cuts, four OPEC+ sources said. The market tumbled last week when OPEC+ pushed back the original date for its meeting to iron out differences on production targets for African producers.

San Diego State tight end Mark Redman was a second-team all-Mountain West pick for the second straight season. The Mountain West all-conference football teams were announced Tuesday, and — for the first time in 14 years — no San Diego State players earned first-team honors. UNLV will host Boise State on Saturday in the Mountain West championship game. The all-conference teams were selected in a vote of Mountain West head coaches and media. Browning, who was the 2022 Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year, averaged 45.4 yards per punt.

That Mr Akbar’s party, the PTI, introduced this culture does not justify the attack on him. The heightened tempers created on the social media leads to an atmosphere in which attacks like the one on Mr Akbar seem justified. It starts with toxicity in cyberspace, moves on to making scenes in public, and then progresses to physical attacks. The attack on Mr Akbar was preceded by the crowd which hooted Mrs Imran Khan when she visited him in jail recently. Only if political leaders stop giving tacit approval to keyboard warriors, easily done by some disciplinary proceedings, and dial down their rhetoric themselves, can this new phenomenon be stopped.

The complex factors contribut­ing to child labour, such as pov­erty, lack of access to education, and weak enforcement of labour laws, as mentioned in your report, are worrying. The consequences of child labour are equally complex, leading to a perpetuation of the cycle of pover­ty, unfulfilled potential, and long-term societal issues. The government must bolster its efforts to enforce child labour laws and regulations, with a particular focus on industries where child labour is most prev­alent. It is high time that we collective­ly address the grave issue of child labour in Pakistan. Every child deserves a childhood free from exploitation and an opportuni­ty to build a brighter future.

Martin Raiser, the World Bank’s Regional Vice-President for South Asia, has warned that Pakistan’s economy is stuck in a “low-growth trap” with poor human development outcomes and increasing poverty. "Pakistan’s economy is stuck in a low-growth trap with poor human development outcomes and increasing poverty. Economic conditions leave Pakistan highly vulnerable to climate shocks, with insufficient public resources to finance development and climate adaptation," warned Raiser. They are intended to help inform the public policy dialogue in the context of the upcoming elections. During his visit, Raiser will meet government officials at the federal and provincial levels, and representatives from the private sector and academia.

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape of work globally, propelling us into an era where the future of work is no longer confined to traditional office spaces; rather, it is shaped by remote realities and the emergence of hybrid work models. Remote work offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges in a country as diverse as Pakistan. The future of work is personal, and it is about fostering a balance that respects both professional and personal lives. The concept of hybrid work Models, blending in-person and remote work, is gaining traction globally. In a nutshell, the future of work in Pakistan is at a crossroad, presenting both challenges and opportunities.

PPP supremo Asif Ali Zardari has predict­ed that the PPP and the PML-N might need each other when the results are finalised at the end of the polls. The PML-N was the early bird, as it tried to win the smaller parties in Sindh and Balochistan. As the nation goes to the elections, it will be the PPP bloc versus the PML-N bloc and after the polls, it may again surprisingly be the PPP bloc in coalition with the PML-N bloc to form a government. The PPP supremo believes that if the PPP and the PML-N fail to reach a power-shar­ing formula, the PPP might form a coalition govern­ment with the help of smaller parties pushing the PML-N on the opposition benches. While Sindh is a PPP stronghold, Zardari has close ties with several Baloch leaders who can possibly support the PPP in the polls.

While some cultural institutions are connected to mosques or churches, the club has been established as a completely autonomous entity. In Chile — which has the largest Palestinian community outside the Middle East, with an estimated 600,000 people — there are several Arab and Palestinian cultural centers and social clubs nationwide. “This year, the Palestinian ambassador to Santiago came to attend our event about the Nakba,” Gustavo Diban, the center’s president, told Arab News. Film distributors should acquire their rights,” Arthur Jafet, Icarabe’s national relations director and the curator of this year’s exhibit, told Arab News. We don’t sell anything, we only want to publicize Arab culture,” Icarabe’s President Murched Taha told Arab News.

Conclusions based on sound arguments fit facts like a wall-to-all carpet fits a room. For these reasons, arguments are even more important than the conclusions they lead to. To be continually mindful of the quality of one’s arguments is crucial because this consciousness helps one to improve (or replace) one’s argument when one realizes its deficiency or error. A focus on conclusions on the other hand leaves little motivation to critically review one’s arguments, especially when those conclusions are convenient and/or psychologically soothing. - Advertisement -There are two broad categories of men: those who are more focused on the quality of their arguments and those who are concerned more about the conclusions their arguments lead to.

Gender equality is a foundation­al principle in society, ensur­ing that everyone has the right to live without discrimination based on creed or caste. It is essential to emphasise that women, like men, are human beings with equal rights to live without limitations imposed by others. Achieving gender equality necessitates treating both men and women equally, address­ing the pervasive issue of inequal­ity between the sexes. The path to true gender equality involves not only recognizing women as equals in domestic settings but also in the broader arenas of national deci­sion-making. Working towards this vi­sion will lead to a society where gender equality is not just a prin­ciple but a reality, fostering inclu­sivity and fairness for all.

He seized Roughs Tower, which was outside U.K. territorial waters, and on Sept. 2, 1967, his wife's birthday, he declared it an independent state: Sealand. "It was, of course, a hugely romantic gesture to make my mother a princess," Prince Michael said. They arrived by helicopter with a film crew in tow, taking Prince Michael by surprise. His imprisonment brought a German diplomat to Sealand, which Prince Michael considers to be "de facto recognition" of his nation by another country. "We had a few dubious people asking us to do things that we didn't really agree with," Prince James said.

Global green Sukuk issuancesIn June 2017, Tadau Energy Sendirian Berhad, Malaysia became the first green Sukuk issuer with the issuance of a 250 million ringgit ($58.4 million) Sukuk for financing a 50-megawatt large-scale solar project. The Indonesian government is the largest issuer of green Sukuk while Malaysia has the largest number of private green Sukuk issuers, who are supported by green bond grants and tax incentives. Taking the lead in green Sukuk issuance, Malaysia has introduced green Sukuk standards called the Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk Framework. Under this framework, issuers of green Sukuk that are compliant with Malaysia’s SRI Sukuk Framework receive tax incentives and a subsidy. Indonesia has also introduced the Green Bond and Green Sukuk Framework to promote green Sukuk.

ISLAMABAD - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Sunday stressed the need to improve the taxation system to boost the country’s economic growth. The prime minister visited the PTV headquarters here on the 59th anniversary of the founding of PTV, where he also cut the cake to celebrate the anniversary along with employees of PTV. On the occasion, the prime minister, congratulating the PTV, said that Pakistan Television played an important role in propagating Pakistan’s soft image and identity across the world. To a question with respect to Balochistan’s natural resources, the prime minister said most of the valuable minerals and resources, such as gold and copper, had not been exploited yet. To a question about his future plan after the end of caretaker setup, the prime minister pointed out that he had not anticipated any particular role for himself.