Islamabad: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has welcomed the Federal Budget for FY 2026-27, highlighting that it marks a shift from crisis management to growth-focused policymaking. Banks praised the budget’s
Islamabad – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has enhanced travel connectivity between Pakistan and China by partnering with Air China and Shenzhen Airlines. This collaboration allows passengers from 25 Chinese cities,
Islamabad: The government has reduced the withholding tax on property sales for registered tax filers from 5.5% to 2.75%, providing additional relief to support the real estate sector and promote
Islamabad: The government has reduced the withholding tax on property purchases for registered tax filers from 2.5% to 1.25%, aiming to promote investment in the real estate sector and strengthen
In a major relief for property owners, the federal government has reduced the holding tax applied on property transfers. The adjustment aims to facilitate smoother real estate transactions, encourage investment,
Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal government has proposed a defence budget of Rs. 3,000 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in the National Assembly on June
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has proposed a 7% increase in salaries for public sector employees under the FY2026‑27 budget, according to official budget documents. The proposal also includes a
Karachi’s Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set to receive 256 electric buses, significantly improving urban mobility across the city. The 21-kilometre corridor will connect Dawood Chowrangi to
The multi-billion-rupee National Police Hospital in Islamabad has been shelved at the final stage due to escalating costs and planning issues. Initially designed as a 250-bed facility with emergency, cardiology,
Islamabad: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has begun a comprehensive modernization and restructuring process to align with international standards and improve effectiveness. The initiative includes collaboration with the Chinese
