June 23, 2025

IMF Blocks Teacher Tax Relief, Tightens Fraud Arrests

The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to restore the 25% tax rebate for teachers and researchers starting July 2025, citing tax harmonisation concerns, FBR […]
June 23, 2025

E-Commerce Industry Urges Revisions to Budget 2025–26 Tax Measures

The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), Pakistan E-Commerce Association (PEA), and key digital stakeholders have urged the government to revise proposed tax and compliance measures in […]
June 22, 2025

Pakistan Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan’s government has officially announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, commending his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal […]
June 21, 2025

Pakistan Leads the Way with New Electric Car Strategy

Pakistan has launched its National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, which has lofty targets to electrify 30% of all new car sales by the end of […]
June 21, 2025

PTA Launches Free Wi-Fi & Digital Access Program for Students

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in partnership with PTCL.Official, Transworld Home, Nayatel, CYBERNET, and Wateen Telecom Limited, has launched a six-month free Wi-Fi initiative across selected […]
June 19, 2025

Government to Reduce Solar Panel Tax Amid IMF Pressure

The federal government has decided to bring down the proposed sales tax on imported solar panels from 18 percent to 10 percent, following discussions with its […]
June 18, 2025

Punjab Fines of Rs 1 Million for Refusal of Digital Payment

The Punjab government is going tough on businesses that deny digital payments through its new Finance Bill. Any shop refusing debit or credit cards, mobile wallets, […]
June 17, 2025

Fuel Watchdog Established During Middle Eastern Upheaval

With regional tensions running high in the Middle East, Pakistan has acted fast to protect its fuel economy by establishing a crisis committee headed by the […]
June 16, 2025

FBR Unveils Major Tax Reforms in Budget 2025–26

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced sweeping tax reforms in the Budget 2025–26, focusing on salaried individuals, property income, and digital transactions. Surcharge for salaried […]
June 15, 2025

Finance Minister Backs Proposal to Raise Retirement Age Amid Pension Concerns

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has endorsed a proposal to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62 years to ease Pakistan’s rising pension burden. Speaking at […]
June 12, 2025

Budget 2025 is a Death Knell for Pakistan’s IT Industry: P@SHA

According to the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), the federal Budget 2025-26 has overlooked some of the most critical needs of the IT and ITeS sector. […]
June 9, 2025

FBR Finalizes 18% Sales Tax on E-Commerce Platforms in Budget 2025-26

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalized a proposal to impose an 18% sales tax on major online platforms such as Daraz, OLX, Zameen, and […]