Taxation
ISLAMABAD: In a major policy reversal, the federal government has announced the immediate abolition of the 3% Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on the first sale of all proper
Islamabad: The federal government is actively considering a reduction in the corporate tax rate and other tax relief measures in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-2
ISLAMABAD: In an effort to streamline the rollout and provide support, the FBR has appointed Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) as the official and licensed integrator
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an extension in the deadline for submitting Sales Tax and Federal Excise Returns for the tax period of February 202
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification, S.R.O. 577(I)/2025, revising the minimum ex-mill value of white crystalline sugar, effective from Apri
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for a crackdown on tax evasion in Pakistan’s real estate sector as discussions for the release of a $1 billio
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is facing a massive tax shortfall of Rs606 billion, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) falling short of its target for the July-February
KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first public-sector tax agency in Pakistan to be awarded the prestigious Training Organis
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns over the proposed sales tax relief on electric vehicles (EVs) during talks with Pakistani officials on climate
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament expressed dissatisfaction with the procurement of approximately 1,100 vehicles by the Federal Board of Revenue (FB
Health
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Karachi: Dawood Global Foundation is committed to distributing 10,000 wheelchairs across Pakistan. In a major step towards improving healthcare accessibility in Sindh, Dawood
The 16th Consumer Food Safety and Quality Conference was held at the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Karachi, where Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of
GENEVA: After more than three years of negotiations, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that its member states have reached an agreement to strengthen
Education
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Karachi: A ceremony was held at the Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi in which lifetime achievement awards were given to alumni of the institution for their outstanding
KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the postponement of the annual intermediate examinations for 2025, originally scheduled to begin on A
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's information technology (IT) sector has witnessed impressive growth, with IT service exports reaching $2.177 billion during the first seven months of the
OP-ED
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In North Korea, women are referred to as "one wheel of the revolutionary cart". A popular song titled "Women Are Flowers" describes women as "the flowers of the nation". The c
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed on September 19, 1960, is one of the most significant water-sharing agreements in the world. Brokered by the World Bank, the treaty was e
By: Hassan NourianConsul General of I.R. Iran in Karachi The death anniversary of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observes 21st April across the country to acknowledge his s