Taxation
Pakistan's economy is showing some positive signs, but there are still several challenges that need to be addressed. On the positive side, tax collection has exceeded the targ
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a Track & Trace System (TTS) for the Tobacco, Sugar, Cement and Fertilizer Sectors from 01-07-2022 to prevent counterfeitin
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for deregistering the National Tax Number (NTN) or Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) o
The World Bank (WB) has a report that says Pakistan is not collecting enough taxes. Pakistan is not collecting 737 billion rupees in taxes that it could be collecting. The WB
The World Bank has retracted its recommendation to impose taxes on individuals earning less than Rs50,000, clarifying that the suggestion was based on 2019 data. The move com
The World Bank has suggested that Pakistan should impose taxes on monthly salaries below Rs50,000 and reduce the income threshold for the highest income tax rate of 35% from s
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outperformed expectations by collecting Rs2,041 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the desig
A long-standing dispute in Poland regarding the classification of electric vehicle charging for VAT purposes has been resolved, with the Court of Justice of the European Union
Non-residents in Spain can now pay their tax debts by direct debit from a foreign bank account in the SEPA Zone. This new option makes it easier and more convenient for non-re
The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan and the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) met to discuss matters pertaining to customs, effective border management, and the sm
Health
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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
Karachi, April 2, 2025: As Pakistan grapples with the rising prevalence of diseases, countless patients find themselves in hospital wards during one of the most cherished time
Education
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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
Islamabad: Sarwar Munir Rao, renowned scholar, writer and senior journalist and recipient of Tamgha e Imtiaz took 16 long years to write the book after hectic research. P
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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
Across the Muslim world, millions of people have taken to the streets in support of Palestine. From Jakarta to Istanbul, from Karachi to Casablanca, the voices of the Muslim u
The "Uzbekistan Tourism Roadshow – 2025" held, at the local hotel in Karachi, was a landmark event aimed at strengthening the cultural and economic ties between Pakistan