FBR has granted additional charge of key positions to 27 senior officers of the Inland Revenue Service ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to introduce major administrative changes in order to meet tax collection targets and improve the efficiency of the country’s revenue system. As part of these measures, the tax authority…
People save only Rs6 out of every Rs100 earned; PIDE urges national savings drive ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s savings rate has fallen to its lowest level in three decades, with citizens now saving only Rs6 out of every Rs100 they earn, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). The report warns…
Party preparing to expand its organisational and electoral footprint in Punjab provincial capital LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Lahore President Faisal Mir on Sunday announced that the party would hold a major public rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on July 25 to mark the birthday of President Asif Ali Zardari, while also unveiling plans to contest upcoming…
Federal minister urges dialogue over confrontation as JAAC plans fresh protests in AJK Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Sunday rejected claims that the October 3, 2025, agreement with the Joint Awami Action Committee…
Court says constitutional amendments must follow Article 33 and rejects changes through protests or pressure An aerial view from a Pakistan military chopper shows Muzaffarabad, AJK. PHOTO: REUTERS The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Sunday ruled that the 12 seats reserved for refugees in the Legislative Assembly are constitutionally protected…
‘Every individual should play a vital role in safeguarding food safety,’ he added ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon the federal and provincial governments, farmers, universities, research institutions and every citizen to play their part in building a safe, resilient, and nutritious food system. In a message on World Food Safety Day observed on…
G-B caretaker information minister urges citizens to vote, hopes polls boost development and prosperity ISLAMABAD: Voting is underway on Sunday in the 2026 Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Legislative Assembly elections, with more than 958,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots across 24 constituencies. Polling will be held from 8am to 5pm, with 13 seats required to form…
Officials noted that temperatures in recent days have already been recorded 2°C to 4°C above normal levels, signaling an early onset of intense summer conditions. PHOTO: EXPRESS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday warned that heatwave conditions were likely to develop across much of the country from June 7 to 12 as a…
Proposes social sector allocation has been increased to Rs187 billion from the current fiscal year’s Rs147 billion ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a substantial increase in social sector spending in the upcoming fiscal year, earmarking Rs187.2 billion to support poverty alleviation and sustainable development initiatives under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. According to budget…
Says agents deceive asylum seekers with UK settlement promises, expresses concern over rising Pakistani asylum claims British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott. Photo : Facebook/UK in Pakistan British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Saturday cautioned against agents deceiving asylum seekers with false assurances of United Kingdom settlement and financial gain, stressing that…