Syeda Hoor Shumail
Journalist at Pakistan State Time. Covering different beats including Politics, Current Affairs & other news content. Looking after OP-ED page with diversified content on mix topics of greater interest. Also member of Karachi Union of Journalist (KUJ).
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s salaried class has paid a record-breaking Rs391 billion in income tax during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, highlighting w
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)
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
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
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important clarification regarding the registration of birth certificates, death certificates, a
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Karachi: Dawood Global Foundation is committed to distributing 10,000 wheelchairs across Pakistan. In a major step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Sindh, Dawood
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
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Karachi: A ceremony was held at the Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi in which lifetime achievement awards were given to alumni of the institution for their outstanding
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
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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