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Stamp duty charges to be ‘revised’ in Punjab

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The Board of Revenue Punjab has proposed increasing stamp duties by 2 to 10 times, potentially generating Rs4.21 billion annually for the Punjab government. The suggested revisions include raising the stamp duty for property sales from Rs1,200 to Rs3,000 and increasing the rate of Rs100 affidavit to Rs300. This follows last year's up to 10 percent stamp duty hike.
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NAB’s deputy director arrested on corruption charges

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NAB's deputy director, Imran Shaikh, was arrested for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for aiding accused individuals in embezzlement cases. He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement and has been granted a one-day transit remand. In a separate case, 15 suspects, including NADRA officials, were arrested for issuing fake Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals.
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Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss charges in ‘Rust’ shooting

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Alec Baldwin's lawyers have requested the dismissal of manslaughter charges related to the shooting on the set of the movie 'Rust', citing prosecutorial misconduct. The trial is scheduled for July 10 in New Mexico. The motion alleges mistreatment of Baldwin and withholding of evidence, with the defense arguing for dismissal based on legal precedents. The prosecutor has 14 days to respond. Actor Alec Baldwin faces two manslaughter charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.