Govt to Slap 18% Sales Tax on Imported Raw Materials in Double Tax Shock

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that the government will soon impose an 18% sales tax on imported raw materials for exports,…

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KP Tourism Authority Blacklists Private Bank for Business Guarantee Deposits

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PESHAWAR: In a significant regulatory update, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Culture & Tourism Authority officially blacklisted a private bank for business guarantee deposits, prohibiting travel…

Export Development Fund to Boost Market Access for Pakistani Exporters

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Export Development Fund (EDF) has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing market access for Pakistani exporters by offering targeted financial and technical support…

Russia Unveils Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker with RITM-400 Core

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Russia has officially launched its advanced RITM-400 nuclear reactor, which is designed to power the upcoming ‘Rossiya’ icebreaker, set to become the world’s most powerful…

Rising Costs Shrink Honda Atlas Q3 Profit To Rs257 Million

Honda Atlas Profit 2025 Rises on Higher Sales

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HCAR) reported a strong financial performance, as Honda Atlas profit 2025 surged by 16% year-on-year to Rs2.7 billion, driven…

Senate Committee Demands Better Internet & 911 Helpline for Underserved Areas

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas has called for urgent measures to address poor internet coverage and to operationalize an offline…

PTA Chairman Issues Clarification Over Senate Session Controversy

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (retired) Hafeezur Rehman has issued a formal clarification regarding the recent PTA Chairman Senate session controversy, expressing…

Key IT Official Gets Three-Month Contract Extension

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially approved the extension of Syed Jawad Ali Sherazi’s contract as Director General (International Coordination) in the Ministry of Information…

Bitcoin Hits Latest All-Time High as Market Sentiment Grows

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Bitcoin hits all-time high on Wednesday, gaining 2% to reach above $1,11000 and surpassing its previous record from January, amid renewed investor confidence and growing…

Auto Sector opposes 15% Duty on Auto Parts in the upcoming budget

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The auto parts manufacturing sector has voiced serious concerns over the proposed 15 percent customs duty on auto parts, warning that the move could…

Islamabad IT Park opens office Booking Ahead of Official Launch

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Businesses looking to scale in a world-class tech environment can now reserve IT Park Islamabad office space, as bookings officially open ahead of its grand…

BREAKING: Likely Date for Eid ul Azha 2025 in Pakistan Announced!

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Eidul Azha 2025 date in Pakistan is expected to fall on June 7, as per the latest moon-sighting forecast released by the Space and…

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SECP Warns Against Fake Loan Scams on Social Media

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

To protect citizens from rising digital scams, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a public warning about fraudulent loan schemes on…

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