Taxation
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
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.
Health
See all »ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has vowed strict accountability following the deaths of 14 newborns in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (P
ISLAMABAD: At least 14 infants died after a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning
KARACHI: The Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) at Ziauddin University, in collaboration with the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI), organised a
Education
See all »ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified the procedure for citizens applying for their first Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC
SYDNEY: Australia has reported that an artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to a government health data portal in June, potentially mar
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced four special facilities for senior citizens aged 60 and above to make identity document servi
OP-ED
See all »PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march towards Islamabad moved into its next phase on Monday after the convoy, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail
"A constitution is not merely a document; it is a promise between the state and its people.” 1956 was a pivotal year in Pakistan's constitutional history. Ten years afte
"Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” (Mattie Stepanek) Allama Iqbal expressed the importance of collec