The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) unblocked the bank accounts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday after matters over non-payment of dues were settled between the two entities. The FBR had blocked PIA’s bank accounts over non-payment of taxes amid an ‘all-important’ audit from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). However, the bank accounts […]
ADB Approves $180 Million Loan to Improve Waste Management in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $180 million loan to help Pakistan improve water supply and solid waste management services in two rapidly growing cities in Punjab province. The Developing Resilient Environments and Advancing Municipal Services in Punjab Project will curtail excessive groundwater extraction and urban environment degradation by expanding […]
Pakistani Prime Minister Calls for Improved Tax System to Boost Economic Growth
Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need for an improved taxation system to stimulate the country’s economic growth. In an interview with PTV news, Kakar advocated for a greater role for the private sector in wealth creation and economic growth, while the government should focus on policymaking and taxation. He also emphasized […]
Pakistani Women Granted Conditional Permission to Perform Hajj Without Mahram
In a significant development, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has granted conditional permission for Pakistani women to perform Hajj without a mahram, paving the way for greater freedom and autonomy for female pilgrims. The CII’s decision comes in response to a query from the Religious Affairs Ministry, which had sought the council’s opinion on […]