News Update

08

Sep 2025

Sep 08, 2025 • 5 min read

FBR Fails to Implement Court Order on Automated Tax Refund System

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to implement the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) key directive for the establ...

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News Update

08

Sep 2025

Sep 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Consortium Urges SIFC to Resolve Delays in Tranche-III Project Award

China’s Ningxia Communications Construction (NXCC) consortium has raised its concerns with the Special Investment Facili...

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News Update

08

Sep 2025

Sep 08, 2025 • 5 min read

2025 Floods Inflict $1.4 Billion Loss on Pakistan’s Economy: Report

The devastating monsoon floods of 2025 have inflicted significant economic damage on Pakistan, with initial estimates pl...

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News Update

08

Sep 2025

Sep 08, 2025 • 5 min read

Rice Exporters Reject Claims of 60% Damage to Punjab’s Rice Crop

The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has downplayed concerns over large-scale devastation to Punjab’s rice...

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News Update

08

Sep 2025

Sep 08, 2025 • 5 min read

PM Shehbaz Likely to Witness Signing of Rs. 1.225 Trillion Power Sector Loan Deal

The Power Division has sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s presence at a high-profile signing ceremony for agreements...

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News Update

08

Sep 2025

Sep 08, 2025 • 5 min read

PTA Raids Mobile Repair Shops Tampering IMEIs And Selling Patched Phones

In a major enforcement action targeting the illegal tampering of mobile phone IMEIs and the sale of cloned/patched devic...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

GST vs VAT in Pakistan: Practical Differences for Businesses

Navigating the complexities of taxation in Pakistan can be challenging for businesses of all sizes. Two prominent indir...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Property Tax Updates in Major Pakistani Cities: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Navigating the complexities of property tax in Pakistan can be challenging, especially for businesses operating in major...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Sales Tax Rates & Exemptions in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Navigating the complexities of Sales Tax (ST) in Pakistan can be challenging for businesses of all sizes. Understanding...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Govt Launches Urgent Action Plan as Food Prices Out of Control Amid Floods

The first meeting of the Steering Committee on Inflation was held today, led by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurang...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistan-China B2B Conference in Beijing Yields $8.5 Billion in Agreements

The 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan on 4 September 2025 in Beijing, t...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

PM Shehbaz’s ‘Trade Commission’ With Only 5 People to Cost Taxpayers Over Rs. 6 Crore Annually

Contrary to the government’s repeated calls to downsize and streamline public sector expenditure, Prime Minister Shehbaz...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

DG Passports Seeks Extension Despite Audit Scandal and Public Outrage

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has formally initiated a request to extend the deputation of Mustaf...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Hotels and Restaurants Now Have More Employees Than Govt Offices in Pakistan

As per the latest Economic Census conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, as many as 991,371 workers are associa...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Banks Ordered to Install CDM Machines to Let People Add Cash to Their Accounts

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to deploy Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) up to 25% of their bra...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Government to Ask Chief Justice for Help in Speeding Up 5G Spectrum Auction Launch

The government has set its sights on a “dispute-free spectrum auction,” free from legal hurdles, as part of its mission...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

CCP Commences Lecture Series on Competition Law

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has launched a Lecture Series on Competition Law, aimed at fostering dialog...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Pakistani Salaried Class is Actually Paying More Tax Than Before Despite Govt’s “Reduction” in Slabs

Salaried workers have ended up paying more in taxes this year despite the government’s promise of relief. In the first t...

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News Update

05

Sep 2025

Sep 05, 2025 • 5 min read

Gambling Apps in Pakistan Could Face Complete Ban After Latest Court Case

In a major move to safeguard the social, financial, and moral fabric of Pakistan, a citizen has filed a writ petition be...

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News Update

04

Sep 2025

Sep 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Withholding Tax Changes for Freelancers and IT Exports in Pakistan

Withholding tax regulations in Pakistan are constantly evolving, significantly impacting freelancers and IT exporters....

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News Update

04

Sep 2025

Sep 04, 2025 • 5 min read

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Essential Tax Updates for Businesses in Pakistan

Navigating the complex tax landscape of Pakistan can be challenging for businesses of all sizes. At Javid Law Associate...

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News & Updates

FBR Fails to Implement Court Order on Automated Tax Refund System

Consortium Urges SIFC to Resolve Delays in Tranche-III Project Award

2025 Floods Inflict $1.4 Billion Loss on Pakistan’s Economy: Report

Rice Exporters Reject Claims of 60% Damage to Punjab’s Rice Crop

PM Shehbaz Likely to Witness Signing of Rs. 1.225 Trillion Power Sector Loan Deal

PTA Raids Mobile Repair Shops Tampering IMEIs And Selling Patched Phones

GST vs VAT in Pakistan: Practical Differences for Businesses

Property Tax Updates in Major Pakistani Cities: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Sales Tax Rates & Exemptions in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Govt Launches Urgent Action Plan as Food Prices Out of Control Amid Floods

Pakistan-China B2B Conference in Beijing Yields $8.5 Billion in Agreements

PM Shehbaz’s ‘Trade Commission’ With Only 5 People to Cost Taxpayers Over Rs. 6 Crore Annually

DG Passports Seeks Extension Despite Audit Scandal and Public Outrage

Hotels and Restaurants Now Have More Employees Than Govt Offices in Pakistan

Banks Ordered to Install CDM Machines to Let People Add Cash to Their Accounts

Government to Ask Chief Justice for Help in Speeding Up 5G Spectrum Auction Launch

CCP Commences Lecture Series on Competition Law

Pakistani Salaried Class is Actually Paying More Tax Than Before Despite Govt’s “Reduction” in Slabs

Gambling Apps in Pakistan Could Face Complete Ban After Latest Court Case

Withholding Tax Changes for Freelancers and IT Exports in Pakistan

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Essential Tax Updates for Businesses in Pakistan

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