Islamabad: The federal government has missed the annual tax target of almost RS13 trillion with a record margin of approx. RS1.2 trillion, as authorities could not increase tax revenue to 10.6% of the size of the economy, despite having put an unprecedented further burden on the people. The collection was nevertheless RS2.43 trillion or 26% […]
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) directed to take immediate and practical steps to promote tourism in the country. “Public and private sectors should work together to facilitate international tourist visits in Pakistan’s tourist destination,” said the prime minister, while he was chairman of a meeting to review the efforts
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Islamabad: The federal government on Monday night made a huge increase in prices of oil products for the next fourteen days, seen as an influence of the 12-day Iran-Israel war, which almost threatened to seek out the entire Middle East region. According to a notification issued by the Financial Division, the price of gasoline was
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Peshawar: Pakistan Human Rights Commission (HRCP), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter, has released his annual report 2024, highlighting the worsening of human rights conditions and security concerns in the region. The report was revealed by HRCP Vice-President Akbar Khan during a press conference at Peshawar Press Club. According to the report, terrorism continues to take a heavy toll
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Lahore: On Monday, the Punjab Assembly supported 38 requirements for awarding valuation over RS509 billion in the supplementary budget for 2024-25 in the absence of the opposition. The opposition protested the removal of its four members as chairmen of standing committees. Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman said the supplementary budget for this year was
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Islamabad: A local court in Islamabad ordered reintroduction of Dr. Ziaul Qayyum as CEO of the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Despite the court’s orders, however, the HEC administration does not allow him to enter the premises. Dr. Ziaul Qayyum arrived the HEC headquarters to resume the charge in the light of the court’s decision, but
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Rawalpindi: The construction of Nawaz Sharif -Flyover at Khawaja Corporation Chowk on Adiala Road has been completed and the transition is opened to public traffic. Although an official inauguration was scheduled for June 30 by Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz, the ceremony has been postponed. Flyover, which has been completed at a price of RS2.3
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Listen to article Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has officially signed Finance Bill 2026 in law after its approval by both the National Assembly and the Senate. The signing took place after the bill was passed through the necessary regulatory processes. In accordance with the Constitution, the bill, which includes various tax measures for the
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Listen to article Islamabad: Energy Minister Awais Leghari has written letters to all chief ministers about the decision to interrupt the collection of electricity obligation through electricity bills starting from July 1, 2025. In his letters, the federal minister sought support from all main ministers to remove the complexity that stems from several taxes, taxes
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Listen to article Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasized the importance of operational emergency preparedness as the key to success in modern warfare during a speech at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air War College Institute in Karachi Monday, Radio Pakistan reported. Admiral Ashraf approached participants as a main guest, Admiral Ashraf highlighted the importance
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