ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) made a significant decision on Thursday by rejecting the proposal to end income tax exemption for individuals earning up to Rs50,000 per month. This decision brings welcome relief to low-income employees and entrepreneurs. Reports confirm that the earlier speculation about imposing income tax on those earning up to Rs0.6 million per annum has been put to rest. The FBR has categorically dismissed the rumors of removing the tax exemption for individuals in this lower income bracket as unfounded. In an official statement, the FBR clarified its stance, stating, “There is no policy or…
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Islamabad: The spokesperson of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has emphasized that President Arif Alvi’s statement regarding the delay of general elections in Pakistan has created a negative impression. He assured that the ECP has completed all preparations for general elections, with no uncertainty about the election month. Additionally, the first phase of delimitation has already been completed, and the second phase, which involves the submission of objections, will conclude on October 27th. The spokesperson also confirmed that the election commission will commence hearing about initial delimitation objections by either October 30th or 31st. The Election Commission plans to…
ISLAMABAD: Sarfaraz Bugti, the Caretaker Interior Minister, addressed a press conference in Islamabad and stated that after the 31st of October deadline. A crackdown would be initiated against all illegal immigrants who would be arrested and placed in different “Holding Centers” instead of prisons. He further mentioned that this crackdown would target individuals without legal documents or with fake Pakistani identity cards or forged documents related to Pakistani identity. Actions would also be taken against Pakistani nationals aiding Afghan nationals in acquiring fake documents. Bugti clarified that the government would not take any actions against Afghan refugees with legal documents.…
Apple has officially announced its upcoming special event, titled “Scary Fast,” which is set to occur on October 30th. This event deviates from Apple’s typical timing, as it’s scheduled for 5:00 PM PT, 8:00 PM ET, and 1:00 AM BST, making it a rather late affair for the tech giant. The primary focus of this event is anticipated to be the introduction of new Mac models, which has generated significant excitement among Apple enthusiasts. One of the most eagerly awaited updates is the 24-inch iMac, which has long been due for a refresh. This particular iMac still operates on the…
ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior issued a directive aimed at commencing legal proceedings against Afghan nationals. These Afghan nationals had been apprehended in Saudi Arabia for their possession of fake Pakistani passports and identity cards. The pertinent authorities decided to take action by issuing notices to a total of 12,500 Afghans. These notices were a crucial step in addressing the issue at hand. Sources from within the FIA revealed that a considerable portion of the fake Pakistani identity cards, numbering 593 in total, had been illicitly issued from Islamabad. Moreover, a substantial number, totaling 5,500, were discovered to…
Karachi: British authorities have decided to transport a few hundred Afghan refugees from Pakistan to London via special transportation. The decision was made during a meeting between British authorities and Pakistan civil aviation authority held in Karachi. According to sources each special aircraft will carry two hundred Afghan refugees every week until the end of December 2023. The first flight will leave for London, tomorrow at 12:00 P.M. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan has decided to repatriate all illegal immigrants from Pakistan by the 1st of November, after the deadline the Pakistan authorities will forcefully evict all immigrants.…
ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic meeting that took place in Islamabad, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zedong, engaged in a pivotal discussion with Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar. The primary focus of this meeting was to reinforce and highlight the enduring and robust friendship between the two nations. During their meeting, Prime Minister Kakar conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the Chinese President and the leadership for the warm and gracious reception he had received during his recent visit to China. In doing so, he expressed his unwavering commitment to taking substantial measures aimed at effectively implementing the various Memorandums…
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, on the occasion of World Polio Day, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to eliminating the poliovirus from Pakistan. Speaking at a ceremony held in Islamabad, the Prime Minister expressed a resolute determination to create a “polio-free” Pakistan. He also emphasized the importance of countering those who spread misinformation against polio vaccination, vowing to persevere in this endeavor. In his address, PM Kakar assured the audience that the nation would achieve this critical goal, describing it as an ongoing journey with no room for retreat. He characterized those opposing polio vaccination as aligning with the “forces…
Karachi: Employees of Pakistan Railways have taken the step of suspending train operations nationwide due to unpaid dues. Their protest unfolded on a railway track at the Cant station, leading to the suspension of train services. This action resulted in delays in the departure of various trains, including the Green Line and Rehman Baba, at the Cantt station. Previously, Pakistan Railways had made the decision to modernize and commercialize railway stations with the aim of generating significant revenue on a large scale. Caretaker railways minister Shahid Ashraf Tarar shared this plan while leading a meeting to assess the upgradation and…
Islamabad: The Accountability Court approved bail for Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a former Prime Minister, in the Toshakhana case. This case was heard by Judge Muhammad Bashir at the Accountability Court. Nawaz Sharif, along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and a legal team, appeared in the court for the proceedings. Notably, several other prominent PML-N leaders, including Ahsan Iqbal, Hanif Abbasi, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, and Khil Das, were also present in the courtroom. Within the court, PML-N leader Tariq Fazal Chaudhary was appointed as a surety for Nawaz Sharif. The court…
