FinMin eyes tech-led tax overhaul

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasised the government's focus on transforming tax administration through reforms centred on people, processes and technology, during a meeting with a delegation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), according to an official statement issued on Monday. Welcoming the delegation, the finance minister…

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Marka-e-Haq shattered Indian arrogance: Bhat

. ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Altaf Ahmed Bhat has said Pakistan’s success in Marka-e-Haq shattered India’s arrogance and pride. “This victory has infused the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), particularly the youth, with renewed courage, determination, and hope,” he said on Monday. He expressed these views…

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Petroleum levy crosses Rs1.2tr in nine months

ISLAMABAD: The government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers in petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, while over Rs35 billion was recovered under the Climate Support Levy (CSL), according to official documents. The documents further revealed that electricity consumers across the country paid more than Rs1.9 trillion in…

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Govt extends austerity drive for a month

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. PHOTO: PID ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended the nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as the government continues to manage economic pressure caused by the Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices. According to a…

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SC moved for Imran’s transfer to hospital

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan’s sister, Uzma Khan, has approached the Supreme Court seeking his transfer to Shifa International Hospital for what the petition describes as proper treatment and continuous monitoring of his eye condition and related medical complications. The petition, filed against the Islamabad High Court’s March 12 order directing the Islamabad administration…

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PSB rolls out digital platform for athlete talent scouting

The system aims to ensure fair, transparent identification of athletes through a digital selection process ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has launched the National Talent Identification and Verification System (NTIVS), a digital, merit-based initiative aimed at providing a transparent and structured pathway for young athletes across the country to be identified and assessed for national-level…

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Tennis legend Borg visit to Pakistan postponed

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) regrets to inform that the visit of former World No. 1 and tennis legend, Björn Borg, has been postponed due to urgent personal circumstances requiring his immediate presence elsewhere. Mr. Borg has therefore conveyed his inability to travel at this time. The PTF fully understands and respects his situation….

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Islamabad suicide attack plot foiled: Bugti

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said intelligence agencies had foiled a planned terrorist attack in Islamabad allegedly involving an underage girl who had been coerced and exploited by militants for a suicide bombing mission. Addressing a news conference alongside the girl, Bugti said the suspect would not face trial and would instead…

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