ACCA calls for reduction in tax rates on June 8, 2021In the budget proposals released today by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants has urged the government to reduce tax rates to a single digit and ensure broadening of the tax net by adopting Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence leveraging rich data sources at government’s disposal such as […]
Van falls into Indus River, 15 drowned on June 8, 2021A public service van on Monday fell into Indus River at upper-Kohistan, drowning 15 passengers, while dead body of a woman was recovered. According to media reports, A public-service Hiace van fell into Indus River at Panibah where 15 passengers were drowned. A dead body of woman was recovered while 14 of the passengers are […]
PML-N wants debate on Ghotki train accident in NA on June 8, 2021PML-N has filed adjournment motion for putting Ghotki train accident to debate in the National Assembly (NA). The adjournment motion carry the signatures of more than 12 members of NA. The motion said over 32 passengers were killed and more than 64 passengers were injured in this train accident. Such rail accidents bear evidence of […]
Country’s health cost increases to Rs615 billion on June 8, 2021Since 2017 there has been no net increase in taxation while the health cost has increased up to 615 billion or 1.6 % of the GDP, according to a report by the PIDE. Pakistan’s health care system is insufficient, ineffective, and expensive. The poor conditions in the health sector may be attributed to several factors […]
AIOU establishes Regional Campus at Gwadar on June 6, 2021Allama Iqbal Open University has recently completed the construction of Regional Campus at Gwadar and Prof Dr Zia Ul- Qayyum, Vice Chancellor, AIOU has congratulated the people of the Baluchistan province in general and people of Gwadar in particular on completion of this uniquely customized building of regional campus. The newly constructed campus is expected […]
Automating tax system necessary for economic development: FTO on June 5, 2021Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera on Friday said minimizing human involvement in the tax system through automation will reduce complaints by the taxpayers which is necessary for rapid economic development. Taxes play a key role in making growth sustainable and equitable, especially in the context of the pandemic as more resources are needed […]
Pakistan, Germany should focus on trade and not aid: Yousuf Raza Gilani on June 5, 2021German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck on Friday called on Leader of the Opposition in Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House, Islamabad. Matters of mutual interest and the current political situation in the country were discussed in detail. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues with a focus on Pakistan-Germany relations and the […]
Pakistan wants to further strengthen bilateral ties with Azerbaijan: President on June 5, 2021President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan wants to further strengthen bilateral ties with Azerbaijan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy, defence, culture and tourism. He said that Pakistan attached utmost significance to its ties with Azerbaijan as both countries had shared religion, values, culture, as well as commonalities of views on regional […]
PM Imran Khan an environment friendly PM: Fawad Chaudhry on June 5, 2021Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said the present government has generated awareness among the people about environment more than any other as Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan is environment friendly PM. “Today June 5 is host to world environment day. The incumbent government has given awareness about environment more than any other.PM Imran Khan is […]
IHC bars govt from appointing HEC chairman on June 3, 2021The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday while hearing the petition to restore Tariq Banori as Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) Chairman and against govt’s recent HEC revision ordinance barred govt from appointing new chairman of HEC till June 8. The Court issued notices to Secretary Cabinet Division, Secretary Law, Secretary Education, HEC and its former Chairman […]