The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved one step closer to enforcing New Tax Rules on Individual Taxpayers across Pakistan. According to the latest draft amendments issued under the Income Tax Rules 2002, all individual taxpayers will soon be required to file both their income tax returns and withholding statements online. This initiative is…
The Punjab government has officially announced strict measures against illegal hunting and wildlife trade, revising the Punjab Wildlife Act 2025 to impose heavy fines and expand enforcement powers. These new penalties aim to protect endangered species, stop the exploitation of natural habitats, and ensure accountability for violators who harm Pakistan’s biodiversity. Background – Why Punjab…
Pakistan’s higher education sector has achieved a significant milestone as eight universities from Pakistan have been ranked among the best in Asia in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2026.The latest rankings highlight the growing academic excellence and research performance of Pakistani universities in a highly competitive regional environment. Top Pakistani Universities in…
Pakistan’s foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape continues to deteriorate as Qatar’s Al-Thani Group signals its plan to divest its 49% stake in the Port Qasim Power Project, one of the flagship energy ventures under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This development marks another setback for Pakistan’s economy, which has already seen several multinational corporations exit…
The Government of Pakistan has announced a major overseas employment opportunity for Pakistani professionals and skilled workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Through its official agency, the Overseas Employment Corporation OEC Saudi Arabia Jobs, Islamabad, a new recruitment drive has been launched to fill multiple technical, engineering, and support positions under a prestigious…
India has denied a visa to Masood Jan, a former Pakistani blind cricketer and current head coach of Nepal’s Blind Women’s Cricket Team, just days before the Blind Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.The refusal has sparked criticism from sporting bodies across the region, raising concerns about the growing intersection of politics and sports diplomacy between…
Pakistan’s power distribution companies have proposed new fixed charges for solar consumers using net metering systems, triggering a heated debate over the future of household and industrial solar energy.The proposal, backed by the Ministry of Energy, is aimed at compensating the losses faced by electricity providers as more people switch from the national grid to…
Gold Rates in Pakistan Decline Again as the local market continues to follow global trends of falling bullion prices. On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, gold prices across the country dropped for another consecutive day, reflecting a cooling phase after last week’s highs. According to the Karachi Sarafa Jewellers Association, the 24K gold rate now stands…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will enter a new chapter with PSL 11 in 2026 — but its traditional format will remain intact. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently proposed a Super 6 model to reshape the league’s structure, yet franchise owners unanimously rejected the plan. Their decision ensures that PSL will continue with its…
The Government of Punjab has officially launched the Chief Minister IT Internship Program 2025 Punjab, a transformative step towards empowering young IT and Computer Science graduates. Led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, this initiative bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world experience by placing interns in top software houses and IT firms across…
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