The federal government is expected to merge the tax law bill (amendment), 2024, in the following financing bill (2025-26), which imposes more restrictions on economic transactions for non-pigs, Business registrar I mentioned. However, the FBR (FBR) has not implemented the necessary technological changes to its online systems to impose the new 114C section of the … Read more
IslamabadPakistani International Airlines (PIA) will remain based in the United Kingdom, where the UK Ministry of Transport (DFT) confirmed on Tuesday that the ban on air safety will remain in place, which leads to the cancellation of your hopes in a quick return after a period of four years. A DFT spokesman explained that airlines … Read more
IslamabadMaqbool Alam, Secretary-General of the Pakistani Businessmen Forum (PBF), expressed his great concern on Monday due to the great financial losses suffered by Pakistani traders due to strict plant protection measures on the Gabd-REMDAN PAK-JAN border. In a media statement, Allam revealed that large quantities of watermelon, among the other damaged goods, were wasted, causing … Read more
The FBR (FBR) has suggested major amendments to the export financing plan (EFS) aimed at preventing misuse and promoting tax compliance. The changes, which were provided under SRO204 of 2025 in the 2001 customs bases, include tougher monitoring mechanisms, increased financial guarantees, and a possible withdrawal of EFS benefits for scrap importers of iron and … Read more
The Senate’s Standing Committee was informed that 600 trucks carrying commercial goods were stuck on the Iranian border due to the requirements of import documents. The committee discussed the Senator Anousha Rahman, and the delay in the trade -off trade with Iran and the challenges faced by the merchants. According to media reports, committee member … Read more
World Bank President Ajay Banga urged policymakers to avoid hasty reactions to policy announcements from the administration of US President Donald Trump. Speaking to Reuters during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Banga said policymakers should wait to see what policies are implemented and engage with the administration to present their … Read more
LAHORE: Following improvement in smog conditions, the Punjab Environment Department has eased its restrictions, allowing restaurants and hotels to operate until 10pm, compared to the previous closure of 4pm. This change comes after rainfall and favorable shifts in wind patterns, which have led to improved air quality. Home delivery services remain unchanged. Despite the easing … Read more
Islamabad: Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), warned on Thursday that internet restrictions in Pakistan may provide short-term political advantages but could lead to long-term economic instability. Speaking to a group of journalists during a session organized by the US Embassy in Pakistan, Castro described the country’s approach to … Read more
An undated photo of people standing at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. – AFP/File This approach may not directly contribute to enhancing security. CAOP says security protocols should focus on passenger safety. The CAOP President recommends exploring advanced security technologies. KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Officers Association of Pakistan (CAOP) has urged authorities at Karachi Airport … Read more