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…
Government Unveils New National Tariff Policy 2025-30
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference organized by the Board of Investment…
Careem to Exit Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Market This July
Careem has officially announced that it will cease its ride-hailing operations in Pakistan starting July 18, 2025, bringing an end to nearly a decade of…
New Tax Alert! Govt Targets Temu, Google & Others Under Digital Law
ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to tighten its grip on the growing digital economy, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved…
Pakistan Secures First Insider Trading Conviction: Habib Metro Bank AVP Found Guilty
KARACHI: (Updated) In a historic judgment, the Sindh Special Court (Offences in Banks) has issued the first-ever insider trading conviction in Pakistan in a case…
BISP Retail Payment System Rolled Out for 2025 Installments
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has officially rolled out its BISP retail payment system to distribute quarterly stipends, starting with the Quarter 4…
