Taxation
The World Bank has suggested that Pakistan should impose taxes on monthly salaries below Rs50,000 and reduce the income threshold for the highest income tax rate of 35% from s
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has outperformed expectations by collecting Rs2,041 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, surpassing the desig
A long-standing dispute in Poland regarding the classification of electric vehicle charging for VAT purposes has been resolved, with the Court of Justice of the European Union
Non-residents in Spain can now pay their tax debts by direct debit from a foreign bank account in the SEPA Zone. This new option makes it easier and more convenient for non-re
The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan and the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) met to discuss matters pertaining to customs, effective border management, and the sm
Fake sales tax invoices are a major problem in Pakistan, costing the government billions of rupees in lost revenue every year. These invoices are often used by businesses to e
The Pakistan Customs has intensified its anti-smuggling crackdown in recent weeks, seizing large quantities of essential commodities, petroleum products, and other goods worth
The definition of small and medium enterprise (SME) has been broadened to include businesses that provide or render IT services and IT-enabled services. SMEs that are exclusiv
The threshold for salary payment through cash in Pakistan has been increased to Rs 32,000 per month. This is in line with the increase in the minimum wage. Previously, salary
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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