Taxation
KARACHI: Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, announced a major revamp of Pakistan’s tax compliance framework, pledging aggressive ac
ISLAMABAD: In a surprising move that has drawn criticism from environmental advocates and industry stakeholders, the federal government has proposed an 18% sales tax on import
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ease financial pressure on the working population, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday announced income tax cuts for low- and middle-income s
Islamabad: Pakistan is expected to reduce import duties on a wide range of cosmetic products in the upcoming federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, scheduled to be presen
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: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are close to finalising a deal that would provide income tax relief to the salaried class in the upcoming 2025&nd
ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating the introduction of a 1.5 percent withholding tax on the value of imports, which could become the largest new revenue source in the
Islamabad: The government is considering postponing the presentation of the national budget by two days due to the upcoming Eid holidays. The budget, originally scheduled for
KARACHI: The Southern Region of Appraisement has ramped up efforts against import fraud, uncovering a major tax evasion case worth over Rs 700 million. The Collectorate o
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
Health
See all »ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict accountability following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (P
ISLAMABAD: At least 14 infants died after a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning
KARACHI: The Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at Ziauddin University, in collaboration with the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI), organised a
Education
See all »ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC
SYDNEY: Australia has reported that an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to a government health data portal in June, potentially mar
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced four special facilities for senior citizens aged 60 and above to make identity document servi
OP-ED
See all »PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march towards Islamabad moved into its next phase on Monday after the convoy, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail
"A constitution is not merely a document; it is a promise between the state and its people.” 1956 was a pivotal year in Pakistan's constitutional history. Ten years afte
"Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” (Mattie Stepanek) Allama Iqbal expressed the importance of collec