5 d. ago PSB issues warning to federations over illegal extended tenures

Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has taken strict notice of officials in several sports federations holding key positions beyond the allowed two terms. The PSB has sent warning letters to nine federations for violating the national sports policy, aiming to improve governance and encourage fresh leadership in sports bodies across the country. The national sports policy […]

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1 week ago PPP resists ‘draconian powers’ for tax authorities amid budget approval tensions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has refused to support the government’s proposal to grant the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arrest powers in tax fraud cases, a move which has intensified negotiations between the ruling coalition partners ahead of the budget’s approval by the National Assembly. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reached out to […]

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2 w. ago Malakand Division traders announce strike over new sales tax in federal budget

SWAT: Traders in Malakand Division have declared a complete shutter-down strike across all nine districts of the region on Wednesday, June 25, in protest against the imposition of a 10-percent sales tax in the federal budget for 2025-26. This decision was made during a large jirga (tribal council) of traders held in Mingora city, Swat […]

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3 w. ago Senate urges FBR to set clear limits for arrests in tax fraud cases

ISLAMABAD – The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to define clear thresholds for allowing arrests in tax fraud cases under the proposed Finance Bill 2025-26. Lawmakers stressed the need for fairness and clarity before granting such powers. In the current proposal, FBR seeks powers to arrest individuals, […]

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3 w. ago PM takes notice of proposal to arrest traders over tax fraud

ISLAMABAD –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took notice of a proposal included in the federal budget that would

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4 w. ago Solar panel prices surge as 18% import tax looms, traders and PSA sound alarm

  Solar panel prices have jumped sharply across Pakistan ahead of a proposed 18% sales tax on imports, expected from July 1, 2025. Though the tax is still pending formal approval, many sellers have already raised prices. This early increase has shocked consumers and stirred tension in the market. Some buyers are walking away after […]

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4 w. ago PM demands report on big salary increase for senate, NA leaders

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken serious notice of the sharp increase in salaries for the National Assembly speaker and Senate chairman. He has asked both leaders to explain the reasons behind this large pay raise. The prime minister will decide on the matter after receiving detailed reports from them. This move comes as the […]

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