The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 1.25 percent turnover tax on the subsidies given to Utility Stores… Read More
PTA Has Blocked Over 363,000 URLs Including Socials Since 2021
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released data on social media content blocking over the last three and a half… Read More
Pakistan’s Population and Urbanization Challenges Are Increasing: ADB
Planning and managing urbanization are critical for Pakistan to optimize socio-economic development, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The bank… Read More
Pakistan to Issue Certifications to 300,000 IT Experts With China’s Help
The federal government with the help of a Chinese IT company will issue certifications to 300,000 IT professionals, Prime Minister’s… Read More
Hamid Mir Files Case At Islamabad High Court Against Installation of Internet Firewall
A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court challenging the installation of a firewall and internet disruption, citing… Read More
China’s Tesla EV Rival to Set Up EV Factory in Karachi
China’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD is planning to build an EV plant in Karachi with local business group Mega… Read More
Cement Prices Set to Increase in Punjab
Cement prices are set to increase by Rs. 75 per bag in Punjab with effect from today or Monday. According… Read More
President Asif Ali Zardari Upholds FTO Decision Against Telcos
President Asif Ali Zardari has upheld the decision of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) regarding cases of telecom operators that… Read More
Govt Raises Rs. 119 Billion At PSX Sukuk Auction
The federal government has raised Rs. 119 billion against an auction target of Rs. 100 billion via issuance of an… Read More
ECC Approves Continuation of PM’s Relief Package Through Utility Stores for Another Year
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet at Finance… Read More
Lahore-Based Cafe Pays Rs. 6 Million Fine for Copying Starbucks Logo
Following the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its appeal, Options International deposited the Rs. 6 million penalty under Section 40(8)… Read More
Pakistan’s Petroleum Imports Soar 60% in July 2024 Over Previous Year
Pakistan’s petroleum group imports witnessed 60 percent growth in July 2024 and stood at $1.266 billion compared to $791.434 million… Read More
