Syeda Hoor Shumail
Journalist at Pakistan State Time. Covering different beats including Politics, Current Affairs & other news content. Looking after taxation, OP-ED page with diversified content on mix topics of greater interest. Also member of Karachi Union of Journalist (KUJ).
The tragic Bondi Beach shooting on 14 December 2025, which claimed at least 15 lives, not only shocked Australia but also revealed how misinformation can exacerbate tragedy. I
KARACHI: The Sindh government has unveiled a major overhaul of its taxation structure in the FY2025–26 budget, reducing the sales tax on services from 10% to 8% and prop
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has strongly opposed reports of new taxes being imposed on existing taxpayers in the upcoming fed
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic move ahead of the FY2025-26 federal budget, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has carried out a major reshuffle, transferring 54 senior officers acr
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has indicated that the upcoming federal budget, set to be presented on June 10, will include tax relief measures to ease the fin
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to impose an 18 percent sales tax on goods manufactured in the erstwhile tribal areas starting from the federal budget for fiscal year 20
ISLAMABAD: Following the failure of the Tajir Dost scheme, which generated just Rs3–4 million compared to Rs437 billion paid by salaried individuals, tax advisory firm T
KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) held a comprehensive seminar on Thursday to shed light on “E-invoicing and Significant Changes in Sales Tax Return Form,&
KARACHI: Pakistan's salaried class may receive significant income tax relief in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. This potential relief comes amid final ne
KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has submitted its comprehensive budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–26, urging the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) t
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KARACHI: Armed robbers looted Rs6.5 million from employees of the Edhi Home in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth area on Friday, prompting the Sindh government to order an immediate
Clear, healthy skin is a goal for many people, but achieving it requires more than just using expensive skincare products. Healthy skin is the result of a consistent skincare
KARACHI: The HIV outbreak linked to Karachi’s Valika Hospital has deepened concerns after the number of HIV-positive children rose to 80, leaving affected families deman
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KARACHI: Students of the Computer Information Technology Department at Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT), Karachi, have developed a low-cost early warning system designed
LARKANA: Zain-ul-Abideen, son of Imran Ahmed, has secured a top position in the FSc Pre-Medical examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, La
KARACHI — In a vibrant celebration of national pride and social uplift, the Education Foundation Sindh (EFS) marked Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the
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By: Zilola Akhmedova, Dunyo IA. At the border checkpoint, the line moves slowly forward. A border guard opens a passport, glances through its pages for a second, and presses d
Clear, healthy skin is a goal for many people, but achieving it requires more than just using expensive skincare products. Healthy skin is the result of a consistent skincare