FBR Rules Out New Taxes Despite Rs275bn Revenue Shortfall

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided not to impose any new taxes despite facing a Rs275 billion shortfall in revenue during the first…

Uzbekistan Airways Expands Flights to Pakistan, Cutting Travel Time to Two Hours

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad has announced that Uzbekistan Airways will now operate additional flights to Pakistan, enhancing air connectivity between the two countries.…

EV Manufacturers Warn of Setback as Sales Tax Rises to 18%

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s electric bike manufacturers have expressed serious concern over the government’s decision to raise sales tax from 1% to 18%, warning that the move could…

Sindh Govt Launches Second Phase of Pink Scooty Scheme for Women

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Sindh government has officially launched the second phase of the Pink Scooty Scheme to enhance women’s mobility and independence across the province. The initiative,…

Punjab Govt Imposes New Electricity Duty on High-Power Users

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab Assembly has approved the Punjab Finance (Amendment) Bill 2025, introducing a new electricity duty targeting large industrial and commercial consumers. Under the new…

Ethereum Faces Risk of Drop Below $3,000 as ETF Demand Weakens

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Ethereum (ETH) continues to face pressure as institutional demand cools, with analysts warning that the cryptocurrency could slip below the $3,000 mark. The decline comes…

Google Offers to Set Up Chromebook Factory in Punjab

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Tech giant Google has proposed to establish a Chromebook production factory in Punjab, marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and local manufacturing…

Rupee Extends Winning Streak, Gains for 28th Straight Day Against US Dollar

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continued its upward momentum on Monday, marking its 28th consecutive day of gains against the US Dollar (USD) in the interbank…

Govt Abolishes 54,000 Jobs to Save Rs. 56 Billion Under Right-Sizing Plan

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major restructuring drive, the federal government has abolished 54,000 posts across ministries and departments, aiming to save Rs. 56 billion annually under its…

Karachi Traffic Police Offers Major Discounts on E-Challan Fines

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move aimed at encouraging timely fine payments and improving compliance, the Karachi Traffic Police have announced major discounts and concessions on e-challan fines.…

Govt Orders Independent Audit of Cashless Economy Initiative

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move to ensure transparency and efficiency, the Government of Pakistan has decided to conduct an independent review and audit of its ambitious cashless…

Pakistan’s Digital Payments Surge as SBP Releases FY25 Payment Systems Review

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Annual Payment Systems Review for FY2024-25, highlighting the rapid expansion of the country’s digital payments landscape,…

Federal Board Announces Urdu International Exam Schedule

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially released the schedule for the Urdu International Examination, which will take place on November…

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