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…
Google has significantly expanded its digital education program in Pakistan by increasing the availability of Google Career Certificates to 350,000 learners nationwide. The initiative is designed to equip Pakistanis with in-demand digital skills and improve access to career opportunities in an increasingly AI-driven global economy. The latest expansion comes after the addition of 150,000 new…
SHINE Humanity has expanded its healthcare network by launching six new disease-specific programmes across three of its clinics in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, further strengthening access to quality medical services for underserved communities across Pakistan. The newly introduced programmes aim to provide comprehensive healthcare through screening, diagnosis, treatment, counselling, and follow-up care, helping patients receive…
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 Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved Treet Corporation Limited’s proposal to increase its shareholding in Loads Limited through a rights issue, concluding that the transaction will not negatively impact competition in Pakistan’s automotive components market. According to the CCP, Treet Corporation sought approval under the Competition Act, 2010 to subscribe to additional ordinary…
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…
Pakistan witnessed a record-breaking year for corporate growth during the fiscal year 2025-26, with thousands of new businesses entering the formal economy. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), 43,559 new companies were registered during the year, reflecting a 24 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. The latest figures bring…
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…
Gold prices witnessed a significant decline in Pakistan on Tuesday, mirroring a sharp downturn in international bullion markets. The sudden drop brought relief to potential buyers while drawing attention from investors closely monitoring precious metal trends. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola fell by Rs.…
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…