Taxation
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
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
Health
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KARACHI: Armed robbers looted Rs6.5 million from employees of the Edhi Home in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth area on Friday, prompting the Sindh government to order an immediate
Clear, healthy skin is a goal for many people, but achieving it requires more than just using expensive skincare products. Healthy skin is the result of a consistent skincare
KARACHI: The HIV outbreak linked to Karachi’s Valika Hospital has deepened concerns after the number of HIV-positive children rose to 80, leaving affected families deman
Education
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KARACHI: Students of the Computer Information Technology Department at Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT), Karachi, have developed a low-cost early warning system designed
LARKANA: Zain-ul-Abideen, son of Imran Ahmed, has secured a top position in the FSc Pre-Medical examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, La
KARACHI — In a vibrant celebration of national pride and social uplift, the Education Foundation Sindh (EFS) marked Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at the
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Turkmenistan: As a responsible member of the international community, Turkmenistan, consistently puts forward new international initiatives aimed at achieving the high ideals
By: Zilola Akhmedova, Dunyo IA. At the border checkpoint, the line moves slowly forward. A border guard opens a passport, glances through its pages for a second, and presses d
Clear, healthy skin is a goal for many people, but achieving it requires more than just using expensive skincare products. Healthy skin is the result of a consistent skincare