
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves continued their gradual upward trend this week, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s central bank, reporting a $23...
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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves continued their gradual upward trend this week, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s central bank, reporting a $23...

KARACHI: The Pakistani government has announced plans to develop a 500-megawatt floating solar power project at Keenjhar Lake in Sindh, marking a significant milestone in...

If you have ever bought or sold property in Pakistan, every tax you paid at the time of transfer was collected, governed, and enforced by...

Pakistan is home to some of the world’s most stunning rivers. But few can match the raw beauty of the Kunhar River. This magnificent waterway...

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling that closes nearly four years of legal battles across Pakistan, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has unanimously declared Section 7E...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially authorised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to collect the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) and Climate Support Levy (CSL)...

There are cities where height gives you more concrete. Then there is Islamabad a city where rising above the roofline reveals one of the most...

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the concerned authorities to complete the Sangjani Interchange on GT Road by July 31, 2026, as part of...

If you are planning to buy or sell property in Pakistan, there is one step that needs to happen before anything else. You need a...

On a Rs. 1 crore property purchase, an active filer pays Rs. 1.5 lakh as advance tax under Section 236K. A non-filer pays Rs. 10.5...

ISLAMABAD — The Federal Board of Revenue has updated the official valuations of properties in Defence Housing Authority areas of Lahore and Rawalpindi, through two separate orders issued on Tuesday. The revisions will directly affect the amount of tax that

ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has proposed major property tax reforms for the federal budget FY2026-27 to help revive Pakistan’s real estate and construction sectors. According to FPCCI’s budget proposals, the current tax structure

The government is weighing AI-based return scrutiny, real-time digital tracking, and e-auctions for seized goods, a tech-first overhaul that officials say could transform how Pakistan collects revenue and confronts evasion. ISLAMABAD: In a significant shift in how Pakistan approaches tax

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing mounting pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to introduce major tax reforms ahead of budget negotiations for fiscal year 2026–27. According to recent reports, the IMF has asked the government to generate nearly Rs500 billion

Pakistan’s urban apartment market has matured significantly over the past decade. Where buyers once prioritised location and price per square foot above all else, a growing segment particularly younger professionals and overseas Pakistanis now asks a more layered question: can