November 2023
PIA’s Bank Accounts Unblocked After Settlement with FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unblocked the bank accounts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after the national flag carrier assured the tax collection body of clearing all pending dues. The FBR had blocked PIA’s bank accounts over non-payment of taxes, but the accounts were unblocked after PIA submitted written assurance that it would […]
ADB Approves $180 Million Loan to Improve Waste Management in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $180 million loan to improve water supply and solid waste management services in two rapidly growing cities in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The project will help to: Key components of the project include: The project is expected to significantly improve the lives of people in Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur […]
Pakistan’s Caretaker PM Calls for Improved Taxation System for Economic Growth
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized the importance of improving Pakistan’s taxation system to stimulate economic growth. He believes that the private sector should be the primary driver of wealth creation, while the government focuses on policymaking and taxation. Kakar also highlighted the need for responsible government spending of tax revenue. He visited the […]
Pakistani Women Granted Conditional Permission to Perform Hajj Without a Mahram
In a significant development, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has granted conditional permission to Pakistani women to perform Hajj without a mahram. The CII, a constitutional body that advises the government on Islamic issues, has conditioned the permission on the woman being accompanied by trustworthy women in a group. The CII’s decision comes in […]