Senate Committee Approves Raising Electricity Surcharge Cap to Meet IMF Conditions
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Thursday approved an amendment to increase the maximum surcharge limit on electricity bills,
Govt to Impose Tobacco Levy to Fund Daanish University in Islamabad
The federal government plans to introduce a levy on tobacco products to finance the operational expenses of a new Daanish
PTA Announces Free Internet and Minutes For All Pakistanis
Marking a major milestone of 200 million telecom subscribers in Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a special
Online Academies, Teachers to Face Tax Under New FBR Plan
The federal government has approved a proposal to bring online private educational institutions and academies under the tax net. Federal
Pakistan Raises Over Rs. 1.2 Trillion in Government Bond Auction, Launches First 15-Year Zero Coupon Bond
The Ministry of Finance successfully raised more than Rs. 1.2 trillion in a major government bond auction held on Wednesday,
Senator Demands 25% Increase in Salaries of Govt Employees
In Wednesday’s Senate budget debate, Senator Poonjo Bheel called for a minimum 25 percent raise in government employees’ salaries, criticizing
Senate Committee Approves Hike in Withholding Tax on Cash Withdrawals by Non-Filers to 1%
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday approved a proposal to increase the withholding tax on cash withdrawals by
Pakistan Unveils Draft National Tariff Policy 2025–30 to Boost Industrial Competitiveness and Export Growth
The Government of Pakistan unveiled the draft National Tariff Policy (NTP) 2025–30 during the National Regulatory Reforms Conference organized by
PM Shehbaz Forms High-Level Committee to Accelerate Cashless Economy and Digitization
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday established a high-level committee, chaired by himself, to promote a cashless economy and
Senate Committee Recommends Zero Tax on Annual Salaries Up to Rs. 1.2 Million
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday recommended exempting annual incomes up to Rs. 1.2 million from income tax,
