PM Shehbaz Reviews FBR Reforms and Revenue Growth Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a high-level meeting to review progress on the reforms and digitalization of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). During the meeting, officials shared that the government collected Rs 865 billion more in taxes compared to last year. This is eight times more […]
New Air Cargo Rates and Petrol Prices Announced in Pakistan The government has increased air cargo charges and fuel prices, starting from July 1. Changes in Air Cargo Charges: Pet birds: The cost to send pet birds by air has gone up by 50%. It was Rs200 per kg, now it is Rs300 per kg. […]
The government has decided to take strong action to control sugar prices and make sure there is enough supply for everyone. This decision was made in a high-level meeting. Officials said they will not allow sugar prices to rise unfairly, and anyone selling sugar at high prices or hiding it to create a shortage will […]
Pakistan Lowers Import Duties on Many Products The government has announced lower import taxes (called regulatory duties) on many items to support manufacturing, reduce prices, and encourage business. Changes for Industries and Food: Industrial sector: Taxes on raw materials used in factories have been reduced. Animals and fish: Only 5% duty on animals and chickens […]
Pakistan Urges UN to Solve Kashmir Dispute Ambassador Asim Iftikhar from Pakistan spoke at a press conference at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York. He said that the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan must be solved because it is causing tensions and problems between the two countries. He said, “Now is the […]
NEPRA (the electricity authority) has agreed to the government’s request to lower the base electricity price. In a statement from Islamabad, NEPRA said the basic electricity rate has been reduced. They have sent this decision to the federal government, which will officially announce it soon. The new electricity rates will start after the government makes […]
Two Suspects Killed in Shahdara During Police Operation A spokesperson from the CCD (Counter Crime Department) said that an incident happened in Shahdara after the department got a report about two men on a motorcycle involved in street crime. When the police went to the area to catch them, the suspects reportedly started shooting at […]
Police in Lakki Marwat said that terrorists have once again blown up a gas pipeline using explosives. This happened near Wandah Ameer in the Torwah area, which is under the Saddar police station. Because of the blast, the gas supply to Punjab has been stopped. Police officers and workers from the gas company have reached […]
Polio Vaccine Campaign to Start in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar According to sources, a new polio vaccine campaign will begin soon in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar. This special campaign will run for the next four months and is based on advice from international polio experts. In this campaign, children will get IPV injections (a type […]
Federal Minister Amir Muqam has said that the current political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) could lead to a change in the provincial government. He said that anything could happen at any time in KP. He added that his party is open to talking with the opposition and wants to find peaceful political solutions. Amir […]
