FBR mulls options to rope in traders into tax net on July 6, 2024Amid the dismal performance of Tajir Dost Scheme registering only 44,830 retailers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating options to unveil a simplified fixed scheme based on valuation of shops to bring 3.6 million retailers in the tax net. All schemes for bringing retailers in the tax net have miserably failed in more […]
NDMA activates emergencies operation on July 1, 2024Based on predictive modelling, NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has been reported a significant activity from the eastern Indian side, indicating intense cloud bursts that may hit Pakistani areas. Repeated early warnings have been shared with all provinces, and moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to start over the upper catchments of all major […]
10 year development plan launched on June 29, 2024The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), while celebrating the international Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) day, has introduced a Ten-Years Cluster-Based Development Plan. Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain launched the plan as Chief Guest of the ceremony Mr. Socrat Aman Rana, Chief Executive Officer of SMEDA […]
Ban imposed on foreign travel of non-filers on June 16, 2024The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to prohibit non-filers from traveling abroad. The meeting, chaired by Senator Salim Mandviwala, resulted in an important decision impacting individuals who fail to file their tax returns. According to the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), actions against non-filers will be enforced under […]
WUM orgainzes workshop on women in Robotics, AI on June 16, 2024Empowering Women in STEM British Council’s Gender Equality Partnership launched STEM Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop organized by Department of Mathematics, Women University Multan(WUM). It marked a significant milestone in advancing gender equality in STEM fields as the British Council’s Gender Equality Partnership project, “PIE (Partnership in Equality) for UK-Pakistan Women in Robotics & […]
National Day of Portugal Relations with Pakistan based on trust: envoy on June 12, 2024Ambassador of Portugal Fredrico Silva has said Portugal supported the recent election of Pakistan to a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the period 2025/26. ‘I also would like to remind that Portugal is candidate to the equivalent position for the biennium 2026/27. We consistently support the indispensable role of the United […]
Country’s economic growth linked to the success of business sector on June 9, 2024President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has said that resolving traders’ issues is of key importance for economic growth and that he will exhaust all options for the purpose of fostering the business friendly environment in the capital city. He said this while addressing a mammoth gathering of traders of Blue […]
National food security budget proposed to be increased by over Rs3bn on June 9, 2024The government has decided to significantly boost the development budget for the Ministry of National Food Security in the upcoming fiscal year, allocating an additional Rs3.71 billion. This increase will see the food security budget rise from Rs8.85 billion to Rs12.56 billion. The new budget allocation includes funds for both new and ongoing projects aimed […]
Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference in Quetta echoes call for peace on June 9, 2024Paigham-e-Pakistan Conference emphasizing peace and unity was held at two prominent universities in Quetta: BUITEMS and Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens’ University. Chaired by Qari Sadaqat Shah, the event gathered esteemed scholars, and religious leaders from across the country. The primary objective of the conference was to deliver a resounding message of peace. Over eighteen hundred […]
Pakistan, Portugal economic relations need to be boosted on June 8, 2024The Embassy of Portugal in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Sanober Institute, hosted a seminar on ‘Pakistan and Portugal Relations – Past Experiences, Vision for the Future” at the Serena Hotel Islamabad. The event was moderated by Executive Director of the Sanober Institute, and featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including Ambassador of Portugal Frederico […]