Taxation
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister's Committee on Rationalization of Tax Rates met today in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan's current taxation system and its impact on domestic indus
ISLAMABAD: Tax collection from property transactions has witnessed a significant rise despite a dip in the number of transactions during the current fiscal year. The Federal B
ISLAMABAD: A prominent tax advisory chamber, Friends of Pakistan, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing transformation initiatives at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector has called on the government to revise tax policies to foster growth in exports and enhance the sector's competiti
KARACHI: Renowned fashion designer Nomi Ansari has been booked in a Rs1.25 billion sales tax fraud case, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The Corporate Tax Off
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially abolished Saturday as a holiday across all its offices nationwide, as part of a broader strategy to enhance revenu
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to address tax anomalies in the insurance industry. According to
The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has raised concerns over the inefficiency and bureaucratic hurdles at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which are hindering business
ISLAMABAD: Tax relief for Pakistan’s salaried class in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget is expected to be conditional on approval from the International Monetary
ISLAMABAD: In a major policy reversal, the federal government has announced the immediate abolition of the 3% Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on the first sale of all proper
Health
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The 16th Consumer Food Safety and Quality Conference was held at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Karachi, where Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of
GENEVA: After more than three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that its member states have reached an agreement to strengthen
While it may be possible to purchase drinks and dietary supplements made in North Korea as souvenirs or at a North Korean restaurant's recommendation, consumers need to be awa
Education
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KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the postponement of the annual intermediate examinations for 2025, originally scheduled to begin on A
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's information technology (IT) sector has witnessed impressive growth, with IT service exports reaching $2.177 billion during the first seven months of the
Karachi: ILMA University successfully concluded its 5th International Conference on Combating Fake News and Climate Reporting in the Digital Era, a landmark two-day event that
OP-ED
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In North Korea, women are referred to as "one wheel of the revolutionary cart". A popular song titled "Women Are Flowers" describes women as "the flowers of the nation". The c
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed on September 19, 1960, is one of the most significant water-sharing agreements in the world. Brokered by the World Bank, the treaty was e
By: Hassan NourianConsul General of I.R. Iran in Karachi The death anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observes 21st April across the country to acknowledge his s