Pakistan Finance Bill 2025: New Strict Tax Rules for E-commerce & Digital Creators

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The federal government has unveiled wide-ranging tax compliance reforms in Finance Bill 2025, proposing tougher penalties and stricter enforcement to boost documentation and curb tax…

Pakistan Railways Unveils Ambitious Station Modernization Initiative (Only These 3 Cities)

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a significant move to enhance passenger convenience, Pakistan Railways has initiated a phased project to install escalators at railway stations across the country. The…

Pakistan Minimum Wage 2025-26: Govt Ignores Inflation, Keeps Rates Unchanged

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Wednesday that the minimum wage in Pakistan will remain unchanged at Rs37,000 per month for the financial year 2025-26,…

Google Veo 3 Just Made AI Video Creation Stupidly Simple

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google is advancing its AI-powered video capabilities with Google Veo 3 Fast, a tool designed to make video creation quicker, more efficient, and creatively flexible,…

Pakistan eCommerce Policy 2.0 (2025) in Final Review Phase

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a high-level meeting to address the challenges in Pakistan’s growing digital economy, Ministers Jam Kamal Khan and Shaza Fatima Khawaja reviewed key aspects of…

Govt Plans A Hidden Tax for Every Fuel-Based Car Owner in Pakistan

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move to promote electric mobility, the government has proposed an Energy Vehicle Adoption Levy on both locally manufactured and imported internal combustion engine…

SBP’s PRISM+ Launch: The End of Payment Problems in Pakistan?

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the launch of the PRISM+ payment system, set to go live on June 16, 2025, under its…

The New Punjab Rule That’s About to Change Your Highway Experience Forever

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: In a major move to combat air pollution, the Punjab government is expanding its vehicle emissions testing program to motorways, allowing for broader enforcement…

Pakistan’s Climate Startup Fund Faces Setback After Sarmayacar Exit

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s ambitious climate startup fund has hit a major roadblock as Sarmayacar, the private fund initially tapped to manage the $40 million Climaventures initiative, has…

Strict Penalties Proposed for NTN and CNIC Misuse in Budget

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a bid to curb tax evasion, the federal government has proposed strict penalties for those misusing National Tax Numbers (NTNs) and Computerized National Identity…

10% Salary Increase for Govt Employees Unlikely in Budget ( Now Approved)

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: ( Updated) A 10% salary increase for government employees in the upcoming Budget for 2025–26 now seems unlikely. Government sources indicate that the raise…

Warning!! Budget May Increase Taxes on Food, Books, and Daily Essentials

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

With a record tax revenue target for FY26, the federal government is proposing tax hikes on essential items like food, books, and stationery in the…

Fertilisers and Pesticides to Remain Tax-Free in Budget 2025-26

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move to support farmers grappling with high input costs, the federal government has decided to retain the tax exemption on fertilisers and pesticides…

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