Pakistan tax system corruption-prone: IMF demands major reform
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has uncovered serious flaws in Pakistan’s tax system, calling it overly complex, vulnerable to corruption, and full of ad-hoc policy changes that weaken revenue collection.…
Private schools overpriced supplies action: CCP issues notices to 17 major networks
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to 17 major private school networks for allegedly abusing their dominant market position by forcing parents to buy overpriced, logo-branded…
FCC custodian of constitutional supremacy: Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan sets bold vision
Aminuddin Khan, Chief Justice of the newly formed Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), said on Friday that the court must uphold the Constitution with transparency, independence and integrity, and protect fundamental…
Muhammad Waseem title defence: WBA Gold champion to face Jakrawut in Lahore
Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem, the WBA Gold World Bantamweight champion, is gearing up for a title defence on his home turf against Thailand’s Jakrawut Majungoe on November 29 in Lahore.…
Gold price in Pakistan stays flat at Rs 426,562 per tola
The price of gold in Pakistan remained unchanged on Friday. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems & Jewellers Association (APSGJA), 24-karat gold held steady at Rs 426,562 per tola.…
Pakistan ban on Indian planes extended until December 24
Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced a fresh extension of its ban on all Indian-registered aircraft, effective from 2:50 pm Pakistan time on November 19 through to 4:59 am on…
Karachi mayor urges Sindh governor not to indulge in politics
Murtaza Wahab, the Mayor of Karachi, has called on Kamran Tessori, the Governor of Sindh province, to refrain from engaging in political activities and rhetoric. Wahab said that the governor’s…
Karachi illegal floors crackdown: Authorities ban sale & transfer of unauthorised portions
In Karachi, authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on illegal floors and unauthorised portions across key city districts, issuing a ban on their sale, purchase, transfer and registration. In District…
Karachi robbery suspects arrested after Rs 7.5 lakh looting in Garden area
In Karachi’s Garden district, the Karachi Police apprehended two suspects, identified as Abid Abbas and Mir Kamran Sudhani, following an alleged robbery of Rs 7.5 lakh from a trader. The…
Trains halted at Jacobabad station over security fears on Karachi-Peshawar-Quetta routes
Two trains heading for Quetta from Karachi and Peshawar were abruptly stopped at Jacobabad railway station due to security concerns. Officials disclosed that the Jaffar Express from Peshawar and the…