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).
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
Islamabad: The federal government is actively considering a reduction in the corporate tax rate and other tax relief measures in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-2
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Karachi: In an extraordinary display of faith, generosity, and collective resolve, NIBD Welfare Society hosted a landmark Ramadan Fundraiser at Tabani House, DHA Phase 6, Kara
KARACHI: Bridge Consultants Foundation (BCF), in partnership with Health Matters Media, organized a media sensitization session on responsible reporting of Drug-Sensitive (DS)
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched a massive enforcement campaign against pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies promoting therapeutic products
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KARACHI: Greenwich University recently organized a comprehensive capacity-building session in collaboration with a team from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad.
KARACHI: In a landmark move set to redefine media education in Pakistan, Greenwich University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ARY Digital Network to establ
KARACHI: The Sindh College Education Department has announced a complete ban on photography within government-run girls’ colleges across the province, cautioning that vi
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The landscape of renewable energy in Pakistan has faced a dramatic shift in February 2026. After years of incentivizing rooftop solar, the National Electric Power Regulatory
For decades, the global fascination with Venezuela oil crisis was fueled by its status as a petrostate holding the world’s largest crude oil reserves. However, the drama
Pakistan International Airlines has always been a national pride, but over several years, it has also become a huge liability to the country. PIA was founded in 1955, and it u