During the meeting, the KPRA team discussed matters related to Sales Tax on Services. During the session, the Assistant Collector advised all wedding hall owners to ensure the timely payment of tax and accurate submission of their monthly sales tax returns by law. Participants were briefed on the recent amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sales […]
Pakistan’s Economic Outlook: Foreign Reserves Stable, Exports Rise, but Trade Deficit Widens ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability, but challenges remain as the country grapples with a growing trade deficit, according to the latest official updates. Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance revealed that […]
Balochistan’s Peoples Train Set to Roll Out, Punjab’s Orange Line Goes Solar QUETTA/LAHORE – Big moves are underway in Pakistan’s rail sector as the Balochistan government teams up with Pakistan Railways to launch a new passenger train service from Saryab to Kuchlak, while Punjab shifts gears toward solar power for its urban transit system. During […]
Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan Amid Global Market Rally Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp uptick on Wednesday, reflecting global market trends and heightened investor interest in precious metals. According to the latest figures from the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the rate of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs2,487, now […]
Pakistan-US Trade Deal to Boost Exports, Slash Tariffs to Record Low Pakistan is set to benefit significantly from a new trade agreement with the United States, which promises to boost exports and positively impact the country’s economy, lawmakers were informed on Thursday. Speaking during the National Assembly’s question hour, Minister of State for Finance Bilal […]
July Crime Report: Alarming Surge in Street Crimes Across Karachi KARACHI – The latest report by the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) paints a grim picture of law and order in Karachi, as street crime continues to spiral out of control. According to July data, 22 cars were snatched and 197 were stolen from different areas […]
Massive Blaze Destroys Karachi Factory, Sparks Fire Safety Concerns A massive fire tore through a recycling factory in Karachi’s Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Wednesday, completely reducing the structure to rubble and raising fresh concerns over fire safety in the city’s industrial zones. Officials from the fire brigade declared it a third-degree fire — the […]
Kalashnikov-Carrying Suspect Confesses in Sidra Arab Jirga Killing Case The gruesome murder of Sidra Arab Gul — allegedly carried out on the orders of a local jirga — continues to unravel, as new confessions and evidence surface. Police have officially filed a case under the Punjab Arms Ordinance 2015 following a complaint and investigation. One […]
Pakistan Re-Issues Tender for 100,000 Tons of Sugar After Bids Fail to Meet Standards The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has floated a fresh tender to import 100,000 metric tons of sugar, after failing to strike a deal with any of the three firms that previously submitted bids. According to official sources, none of the […]
Sindh Plans New Vehicle Fitness Inspection Centres Across Major Cities KARACHI – Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has instructed the provincial transport department to prepare a fresh proposal—after consulting Wah Industries—for setting up new vehicle fitness inspection centres, according to an official statement. During a recent cabinet meeting, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon shared details […]
