ISLAMABAD: Stakeholders in Pakistan’s real estate sector have called on the government to introduce major tax reforms and regulatory improvements in the upcoming Budget
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed a comprehensive package of tax relief measures for Pakistan’s telecom sector
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to postpone the presentation of the Pakistan Budget 2026-27, which was previously scheduled for June 5, according to informed sourc
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has firmly rejected claims of a major tax shortfall, maintaining that revenue collection remains strong and aligned with revised
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering major property tax reductions in the upcoming Budget 2026-27 as part of a broader strategy to revive Pakistan’s real est
ISLAMABAD: The government has assured traders that their proposals for a simplified taxation system will be considered in the upcoming Budget FY2026-27, as consultations conti
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom sector has submitted major proposals for Budget 2026-27, demanding wide-ranging tax relief and policy reforms to encourage investment in di
KARACHI: The draft income tax return forms for Tax Year 2026 issued under S.R.O. 835(I)/2026 by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have received detailed feedback from KTBA, w
ISLAMBABAD: The federal government is considering major tax relief measures for Pakistan’s telecom and broadband sector in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget to boost digital
KARACHI: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad said the government is fully committed to sustainable economic reforms, improved tax collection, and long-term econom
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made HIV and Hepatitis B and C screening mandatory before all s
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed a new bill banning the use of plastic covers on books in Islamabad as part of nationwide efforts to reduce environmental
WASHINGTON: The United States Department of Defense has released a massive collection of previously classified UFO files online, giving the public access to government documen
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By: Manzar Naqvi The enduring relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates stands as a model of brotherhood, mutual respect, and strategic cooperation. Rooted in
In a nation already burdened by economic fragility, recent policy announcements have laid bare a painful truth: relief, when it comes, often arrives wrapped in symbolism rathe