BEIRUT: Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, one of its heaviest bombardments of the region since last year’s ceasefire ended the w
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is working on two significant budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025-26 — introducing a nominal tax on high-value pensio
RIYADH: Eidul Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tomorrow (Sunday) as the Shawwal moon was sighted in both countries. The Saudi royal c
According to a press statement released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a significant increase in revenue collection, reach
The caretaker minister for Information Technology, Dr. Umar Saif, unveiled the Pakistan Startup Fund, aiming to accelerate investments in local startups. The fund, allocated
Nauman Ijaz holds an unrivaled position in the Pakistani drama industry due to his exceptional talent, drawing audiences to any project he joins. His son, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a plan to impose taxes on retailers nationwide, aiming to expand the tax base. Initially, the tax will be applied to retailers
Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, emphasized the urgency of conclusively resolving the disqualification issue, expressing concern that Article 62(1)(F) regarding lifet
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned a Rs 2.87 per unit hike in electricity tariffs for Karachi upon the request of K-Electric. This adjust
The Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) in Islamabad disclosed a Rs 16 billion financial scandal linked to the import of solar panels. The FBR's report highlighted illegal imports
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See all »ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has declared several batches of auto-disable syringes manufactured by six companies as substandard and issued an ur
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
The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency after a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed more than 80 people a
Education
See all »Karachi: The Chancellor Greenwich University, on the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor Greenwich University, has appointed Dr. Naveed Ahmed Mughal as the Pro
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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See all »The Single Window: A Key to Modernizing the Investment System: The Algerian government announced a new regulatory phase for the investment system, reducing processing ti
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