Govt Restricts FBR’s Authority to Arrest in Tax Fraud Cases
The federal government has agreed to relax stringent provisions on tax fraud punishments in the Finance Bill 2025 following strong
Lahore High Court Orders Punjab Cement Manufacturers to Pay 6% Royalty on Raw Material Costs
The Lahore High Court’s larger bench has ruled against Punjab-based cement manufacturers, directing them to pay a 6 percent royalty
Black Market Premium Bites as Importers Forced to Pay Rs. 3 Above per Dollar
Most Pakistani importers are struggling to access foreign currency, with only 20–30 percent currently able to make dollar payments to
IMF Blocks Wealth Tax on Cash and Gold, Greenlights Tax Relief for Salaried Class
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected several of Pakistan’s proposed tax measures, including a capital value tax on movable
CCP Imposes Rs. 375 million in Fines on Fertilizer Sector
The Competition Commission of Pakistan has taken decisive action against anti-competitive conduct in the fertilizer sector, imposing a penalty of
Inflation-Adjusted Pay Raises Likely for Salaried Class in 2025-26 Budget
The federal government is expected to announce inflation-adjusted salary increments for the salaried class in the upcoming 2025-26 budget. The
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Crackdown on Soaring Chicken and Vegetable Prices
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed grave concern over the recent spike in chicken prices across the province,
Oil Sector Seeks Hike in OMC Margins to Rs. 10 Per Litre, Citing Rising Costs
Pakistan’s oil sector has called on the government to raise the margin for oil marketing companies (OMCs) to Rs. 10
167 Illegal Structures Erected in Margalla Hills National Park, NA Committee Alarmed
A total of 167 buildings, including hotels, restaurants, shops, and government structures, have been constructed in the Margalla Hills National
Govt Plans Ultra-Low Electricity Rates for Crypto Miners, Data Centers, and Farmers
The Power Division is developing a new “Surplus Power Package” designed to support industrial and agricultural consumers, as well as
