Taxation
The chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has admitted that at least 15 million potential taxpayers are not paying taxes. This statement only reinforces the public's
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) has initiated the formation of three special committees with the aim of creating a single sales tax portal to enhance citizen co
The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has made certain amendments to the Sindh Sales Tax on Services Rules, 2011 (Rules 2011) through Notification No. SRB/3-4/40/2023 dated 27th July
Restaurant service providers in Sindh whose turnover during the immediately preceding twelve tax periods exceeds five million rupees are now required to integrate their point
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new data integration system in its maloomat section, which includes new heads such as "bank deposit" and "profit on debt."
Pakistan's economy is showing some positive signs, but there are still several challenges that need to be addressed. On the positive side, tax collection has exceeded the targ
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a Track & Trace System (TTS) for the Tobacco, Sugar, Cement and Fertilizer Sectors from 01-07-2022 to prevent counterfeitin
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for deregistering the National Tax Number (NTN) or Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN) o
The World Bank (WB) has a report that says Pakistan is not collecting enough taxes. Pakistan is not collecting 737 billion rupees in taxes that it could be collecting. The WB
The World Bank has retracted its recommendation to impose taxes on individuals earning less than Rs50,000, clarifying that the suggestion was based on 2019 data. The move com
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