FBR Permits Tax-Free Imports from China to Gilgit-Baltistan
Chinese goods imported for Gilgit-Baltistan through the Customs Dry Port Sost have been exempted from the payment of sales tax, income tax and federal excise duty with immediate effect. A list of exempted goods has been issued by the Federal Board of Revenue
Pakistan to Launch First-Ever Dedicated Council for Digital Businesses
The government has decided to establish Pakistan’s first Pakistan Council of Digital Economy as part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s expanding digital sector. The initiative is aimed at creating an institutional framework to support digital businesses and accelerate the growth of
Experts Say Pakistan’s Freelancers Could Earn $1 Billion Annually
Stakeholders believe that Pakistan’s freelancing community could boost its annual earnings beyond $1 billion, thanks to increasing training opportunities, continued institutional support, and the development of the digital ecosystem. At the “AI Beyond Borders Summit 2025,” held during the 26th ITCN Asia powered
Yellow Line BRT and Major Transport Overhaul Poised to Transform Karachi
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that his government, in partnership with the World Bank, will prepare a Karachi Transport Master Plan to address the city’s longstanding mobility crisis. The plan will integrate Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, metro light rail,
LHC Recommends Court Fee Waiver for Small-Scale Taxpayers
The Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) has strongly recommended the waiver of the prescribed court fee for small taxpayers, as the current income tax scheme exempts the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from paying court fees, while an ordinary taxpayer is required to
