FBR Introduces Faceless Tax System to Reduce Direct Contact With Taxpayers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a major step toward digitizing Pakistan’s tax administration by establishing a National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad. The new centre is intended to move tax audits and assessments toward a centralized digital framework, reducing the need for taxpayers to interact directly with individual tax officials. The initiative […]
CDA Seals Itifaq Residencia Offices Over Alleged Illegal Development in Islamabad
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed the site and marketing offices of private housing scheme Itifaq Residencia on Simly Dam Link Road in Islamabad’s Zone-IV (D), citing alleged development activities carried out without the required regulatory approvals. According to an official CDA document, the housing scheme started development work without obtaining approval for its […]
El Nino Could Cause 451,000 Additional Heat-Related Deaths Worldwide
This year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to an estimated 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027, according to a new projection from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago. Researchers say the ongoing El Nino could become one of the strongest on record, bringing unusually high temperatures and increasing […]
Government Launches Digital Complaint System for Petrol Relief Scheme
The Pakistan government has launched a new digital complaint system to help citizens report and track problems related to the petrol relief scheme. The initiative aims to make the complaint process more accessible by allowing people to submit their concerns through the PAK app instead of relying solely on traditional complaint channels. According to the […]
Construction of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway M-6 Set to Begin in November 2026
Construction work on the long-awaited Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway, also known as the M-6, is scheduled to begin in November 2026, according to a briefing given by the National Highway Authority (NHA). The development was shared with the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division during a briefing on the major road infrastructure project. NHA Member […]
Pakistan Railways Restores Mohenjo Daro Express After Six Months
Pakistan Railways has restored the Mohenjo Daro Express after a suspension of nearly six months, bringing back an important rail service for passengers travelling between Rohri and Larkana. The train service had been suspended because of insufficient revenue. Its restoration is expected to provide passengers with another travel option and improve rail connectivity for communities […]
New Peoples Bus Service Route Launched for Larkana, Qambar and Shahdadkot
A new route of the Peoples Bus Service has been launched to improve public transport facilities for residents of Larkana, Qambar and Shahdadkot. The new route was introduced on the directives of Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon, according to a statement issued to the media on Friday. Memon said the […]
SECP Approves Shariah-Compliant Digital Financing of Up to Rs. 3 Million for Small Businesses
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved a new Shariah-compliant digital financing facility aimed at supporting small businesses across the country. Under the approved facility, eligible small business owners can access financing of up to Rs. 3 million through a digital application, providing an alternative way to obtain funds for business-related purchases. […]
Finance Minister Calls for More Taxpayers to Strengthen Pakistan’s Economy
Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed the need to expand Pakistan’s tax base, saying that bringing more citizens into the tax system is essential for sustainable economic growth and stronger public finances. The finance minister made the remarks on Thursday while speaking at a Pakistan Investment Roundtable organized by the Pakistan High Commission in […]
PIMS Performance Audit Reveals Major Compliance Gaps as PM Orders Improvements
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has recorded significant gaps in its recent performance assessment, meeting only 39.7 percent of the indicators reviewed during an institutional audit. According to the assessment, PIMS failed to meet around 60 percent of the performance indicators, well below the acceptable compliance benchmark of 90 percent. The findings have […]