Pakistan

Embracing a New Era of Tax Simplification in Pakistan In recent discussions led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a proactive approach to tax reform is unfolding in Pakistan. The focus? Expanding the tax base while easing the tax burden for lower-income citizens. It’s a commendable initiative that aims to make taxation more straightforward and accessible […]

Protecting Press Freedom in Pakistan: The Call for Legal Reform In an important development for media professionals in Pakistan, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is urging the Supreme Court to revisit the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). They’ve raised concerns about escalating threats to press freedom and the safety of journalists—a topic that […]

Understanding the Recent Changes in Pakistan’s Tax Regulations In a recent briefing, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb addressed concerns regarding the enhanced powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). He labeled the criticism as "propaganda," emphasizing that these new authorities were introduced lawfully and specifically target large-scale sales tax fraud. During an interaction with […]

The Ongoing Dispute Over Reserved Seats in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly: Key Takeaways The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) made headlines recently as it reserved a verdict on the contentious issue of reserved seat allocations in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. After hearing arguments from five political parties, including PML-N, JUI-F, PPPP, ANP, and PTI-P, the ECP’s five-member bench, […]

Pakistan Railways: A New Era of Comfort and Convenience If you’ve ever traveled between Lahore and Karachi, you know how essential a reliable and comfortable mode of transport is. Well, you’re in for a treat! Pakistan Railways is about to launch a brand-new business train that promises a modern travel experience for those journeying along […]

Understanding the Impact of Fuel Price Changes in Pakistan If you’re keeping an eye on fuel prices in Pakistan, you might be noticing a bit of a trend — and it’s not a good one. According to recent industry reports, petrol and diesel prices are likely to see a hike of up to Rs6.60 per […]

Addressing Concerns in Merged Tribal Districts: The Jirga’s Voice In a significant gathering organized by the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), tribal leaders came together in Peshawar to voice serious concerns regarding a newly formed committee aimed at reviving the traditional jirga system in the merged districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). These areas, once known as the Federally […]

The Political Shakeup in Pakistan: What You Need to Know About the PTI Expulsions Recently, the political landscape in Pakistan experienced a significant shakeup when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expelled five members of the National Assembly. This move came after these individuals voted in favor of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, directly contradicting the party’s directive […]

The Political Landscape of Pakistan: A Call for Dialogue and Democracy If you’ve been following the political scene in Pakistan, you might have noticed some intense discussions lately, particularly around the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its founder, Imran Khan. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur recently made headlines by stating that Khan is open […]

The Growing Importance of Non-Formal Education in Pakistan The landscape of education in Pakistan is undergoing a significant shift, as highlighted in the recent 2023-24 National Non-Formal Education (NFE) Statistical Report released by the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE). With a remarkable 20% increase in enrollments, the non-formal education sector is proving to be a […]