The federal government appears to have quietly abandoned the plan to publish the tax directory of parliamentarians, a move that… Read More
What 10% Tax on Imported Solar Panels Means for Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Future
As Pakistan pushes to stabilize its economy and increase revenue collection, the recently imposed 10% tax on imported solar panels,… Read More
Punjab Sets National Precedent: PSBA Emerges as Pakistan’s First Statutory, Subsidy-Free Welfare Authority
Punjab has formally transitioned its Model Bazaars initiative into a statutory body with the passage of the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars… Read More
FBR Denies Slapping 20.5% Tax on Cash Transactions of Rs. 200,000
The FBR Member has categorically denied the claim of a 20.5 percent tax on cash sales transactions above Rs. 200,000,… Read More
Punjab’s Sahulat Bazaars: Market Reform Brings Price Relief and Inclusion
Punjab’s public retail sector is undergoing significant transformation with the expansion of the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority (PSBA), led by… Read More
From Taxpayer Burden to Balance Sheet Strength: PSBA’s Governance Model Draws Attention
The Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority (PSBA) has emerged as a notable example of a government-backed organization operating without reliance on… Read More
Neem Secures $4 Million Credit Line From HBL to Expand Earned Wage Access in Pakistan
Neem, Pakistan’s leading embedded finance platform, has secured a Rs. 100 million term sheet out of a total credit facility… Read More
Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad Appointed Director General of Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority
The Government of Punjab has appointed Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad as Director General of the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority (PSBA). His… Read More
Accounting Trainees Handed Massive Blow As ICAP Cuts Stipend Rates
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has announced revised minimum stipend rates for trainees, effective from July 1,… Read More
Govt Set to Ease Penalties for Major Sales Tax Evaders in Amended Finance Bill
The government will announce major changes in the Finance Bill (2025-26) on June 26 to relax punishments for the biggest… Read More
Govt Introduces Rs. 36 Billion in New Taxes in Budget 2025
The government has introduced new revenue measures amounting to Rs. 36 billion, including the imposition of a 10 percent Federal… Read More
Budget 2025-26: Govt Gives Income Tax ‘Relief’ to Salaried Class
The new income tax slabs for the salaried class under the federal budget 2025-26 revealed that a smaller rate of… Read More
