Taxation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant departments to take urgent action against tax defaulters and evaders during a meeting held on Monday. Chairing a session
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 federal cabinet in Islamabad, chaired by Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has greenlit the overhaul of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The decision comes a
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a strategy to expand the tax base by imposing taxes on retailers in Pakistan. In the initial phase, the FBR plans to levy tax
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Islamabad has reportedly postponed a nationwide crackdown on non-filers, as per a report by a private news channel. Initially, the FBR h
Sources reveal that the sales tax department's attempt to prove suppression of supplies has faltered, as it failed to issue a new notice with fresh observations distinct from
Last year, in 2023, the Federal Tax Ombudsman resolved 8,128 complaints regarding tax and customs authorities' maladministration, marking an increase from the 6,106 complaints
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
Empowering FBR to combat tax evasion and expand the tax net, the Finance Act 2020 introduced Section 175A in the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. Taking a groundbreaking step, the
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
Health
See all »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
Education
See all »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
OP-ED
See all »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