Taxation
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.
In a surprise move, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct a thorough audit of Watim Medical College, which has suspiciousl
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a warning regarding potential penalties for individuals who fail to file income tax returns, including the suspension of bank account
Iftikhar Ali Malik, the former President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, commended the exemplary services offered by Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr. Asif Mahmood Ja
This circular outlines important amendments to the Sales Tax Act, 1990 (STA), the Federal Excise Act, 2005 (FEA), and the Islamabad Capital Territory (Tax on Services) Ordinan
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published its latest report on tax transparency, highlighting progress made by countries in exchanging i
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 the global political arena, war and conflict have always served as tools in the hands of powerful forces. Whenever public attention begins to focus on a significant issue,
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