Taxation
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) made history in December 2023, amassing Rs1.021 trillion in collections. After adjusting Rs38 billion in refunds issued during the month, th
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reportedly issued notices to more than 8 million individuals who have not filed taxes, as per sources within the tax collection agency.
In a surprise move, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct a thorough audit of Watim Medical College, which has suspiciousl
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a warning regarding potential penalties for individuals who fail to file income tax returns, including the suspension of bank account
Iftikhar Ali Malik, the former President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, commended the exemplary services offered by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Ja
This circular outlines important amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990 (STA), the Federal Excise Act, 2005 (FEA), and the Islamabad Capital Territory (Tax on Services) Ordinan
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published its latest report on tax transparency, highlighting progress made by countries in exchanging i
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan is expanding its online tax collection efforts by integrating the entire supply chain of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) into
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a mandate for integrated suppliers to declare all their outlets using the computerized system. Additionally, each point of sa
A recent report from a private news agency highlighted that within the last two years, Pakistan's leading tax authority has identified over 10,000 of its employees as non-file
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