The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced that the filing of Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2026 will commence on Monday, July 27, 2026, urging taxpayers across Pakistan to submit their returns accurately and within the prescribed timeline. In its latest statement, the tax authority emphasized the importance of honest and transparent…
Overseas Pakistanis can conveniently apply for a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) without travelling back to Pakistan. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has simplified the application process by offering digital services through its official PakID mobile app, making it easier for Pakistanis living abroad to obtain or update their identity documents.…
A new scientific study has found that extreme heat during pregnancy may have only a limited and uncertain impact on premature births in Pakistan, offering fresh insights into the relationship between rising temperatures and maternal health. The research examined 46,773 deliveries across four Pakistani cities to determine whether exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy increased…
Fresh concerns over the safety of energy drinks have emerged after Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri claimed that consuming Red Bull could trigger serious health complications, including a heart attack. The remarks were made during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology, where she urged authorities to strengthen oversight of high-caffeine and…
The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has announced that construction work on its G-13/1 apartment project is expected to resume by the end of July or in early August, subject to approval at the authority’s upcoming Board meeting. The development is expected to bring relief to government employees and allottees who have been awaiting…
Pakistani consumers may have incurred losses of up to Rs. 70 billion following a sharp increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices that pushed rates to nearly twice the official price set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to estimates shared by the Pakistan LPG Distributors Association, households across the country continued…
The federal government has officially declared public holidays on June 25 and 26, 2026, in observance of 9 and 10 Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the occasion of Ashura across Pakistan. The decision was approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, following which the Cabinet Division issued a formal notification confirming the two-day holiday period. As a result, government…
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has seized 33,750 kilograms of expired food products during a major enforcement operation conducted at a warehouse belonging to a well-known food brand in Lahore. The raid was carried out by PFA enforcement teams under the directives of Director General Syed Musa Raza. The warehouse, located on Raiwind (Jati Umra)…
Friends of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) has voiced concern over recent legal proceedings that appear to revisit the landmark court decisions that resulted in the removal of Monal Restaurant and other commercial establishments from within the protected boundaries of Margalla Hills National Park. The environmental group stated that the judgments delivered by the Islamabad…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disclosed that approximately 10,000 Pakistani nationals who traveled to the United Kingdom on student visas later applied for political asylum, raising fresh concerns about irregular migration trends and the misuse of legal travel channels. The revelation was made by FIA Director General Dr. Usman Anwar during a meeting of…