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Pakistan’s Digital Boom Now in Tax Crosshairs: 5M+ Earners to Pay Up
Islamabad – Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance is advancing a key clause in the Finance Bill 2025-26, proposing to tax online businesses that…
NHA held open Toll Plaza auctions of these cities
Islamabad: The National Highway Authority (NHA) in Pakistan reconducted its first-ever public auction of toll plazas, marking a significant move towards transparency and providing business…
Govt Confirms Latest Taxes: Rs. 2.5 per Liter Carbon Levy & New EV Charges
Starting from July 1, 2025, a carbon levy of Rs2.50 per liter will be imposed on petroleum products. This comes as the government plans to…
Pakistan Senate Rejects Carbon Levy: Introduces Digital Presence Proceeds Act
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, led by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, recently made several key decisions. The Committee rejected proposed carbon levy ,…
PIA Privatization Bid Draws Interest from Airblue, Gerry’s
The PIA privatization bid has attracted significant interest from several major players in Pakistan’s aviation and business sectors, with Airblue Ltd. and Gerry’s Group confirming…
PM clarifies income tax rate for low-income salaried class, New Lower rate confirmed
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clarified on Wednesday that the income tax rate for salaried individuals earning between Rs600,000 and Rs1.2 million annually has been…
Indonesia Eyes Collaboration with Pakistan in Fisheries, Livestock
KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Indonesia has shown strong interest in developing scientific and technical cooperation with Pakistan, especially in the fields of fisheries, aquaculture,…
Careem to Introduce A new ‘Everything’ App After Ending Ride Share Operations?
Careem introduces “Everything App”, making a strategic shift in Pakistan, moving away from its traditional ride-hailing services. This app is designed to directly challenge Foodpanda’s…
Finance Bill 2025-26: Online Teachers, E-commerce, And Clubs In Trouble
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has put forward several proposals in the Finance Bill 2025-26 aimed at expanding Pakistan’s tax base. These proposals, discussed…
IT Ministry launches $78m Project To Enhance Digital Services
Pakistan is set to enhance its digital public service delivery through the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP), a $78 million initiative under the Ministry of…
Pakistan Pushes for Cashless Economy: High Level Committee formed
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee to accelerate Pakistan’s transition to a cashless and digitalized economy. The committee, personally chaired by…
Govt Cuts Solar Panel Tax to 10% Amid IMF Deal
The federal government has agreed to cut the proposed sales tax on imported solar panels from 18% to 10%, following strong resistance from coalition partners…
