The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance held a detailed review of the tax system applied to imported mobile phones after receiving a petition from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI). During the briefing, FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial told lawmakers that nearly 95% of mobile phones used in Pakistan are…
NayaPay, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, has introduced global QR payments through a new partnership with Alipay+, Ant International’s international wallet network. The upgrade allows millions of NayaPay users to scan and pay at Alipay+ enabled merchants in more than 50 countries. The integration opens access to a broad global ecosystem spanning retail, dining,…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has rolled out a major upgrade to its vehicle registration process with the launch of the Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) System, enabling citizens to own and retain their vehicle number plates permanently. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi inaugurated the digital platform on Wednesday, marking a shift toward modern, identity-based registration. Under the new system,…
China’s Hebei Juhang Energy Technology Group has expressed strong interest in establishing a large-scale solar panel manufacturing facility in Pakistan, with plans to cater to both local needs and international exports. The development came during a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday between a delegation led by Group Chairman Wang Jianbin and Pakistan’s Minister for the…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stunned property owners across Islamabad after enforcing a drastic hike of 150–200% in official property valuation rates—an increase that, in many cases, now exceeds actual market values. The update applies to 68 residential, commercial, and rural zones, covering major housing societies including DHA, Bahria Enclave, Gulberg, Zartaj Housing,…
In a major crackdown on vehicle smuggling, Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized three high-end non-custom-paid (NCP) vehicles worth Rs. 210 million, marking one of the biggest actions in Balochistan this month. The operation, conducted with the support of law enforcement agencies, resulted in the confiscation of: Two bulletproof Toyota Land Cruiser V8s One Lexus 450h…
The Punjab government has initiated one of its most significant animal-welfare reforms following the Data Darbar Animal Massacre, a case that exposed severe gaps in how state departments handle animals during anti-encroachment operations. The shift comes after persistent legal action led by Advocate Altamush Saeed, Founding Partner of Environmental and Animal Rights Consultants Pakistan. 🐾…
The government has introduced sweeping changes to Pakistan’s vehicle import policy, placing significantly tighter conditions on overseas Pakistanis who bring cars into the country. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved multiple amendments during its latest meeting, many of which aim to curb widespread misuse of transfer and gift-based…
Punjab has marked a major shift in its wildlife management strategy by auctioning partridge hunting permits for the first time, replacing the decades-old system of fixed-fee licensing. The new policy aims to promote regulated hunting, strengthen conservation programs, and redirect the bulk of earnings to local communities. According to the Punjab Wildlife Department, the highest…
The Punjab School Education Department has issued a new set of strict documentation requirements aimed at tightening the teacher transfer system, particularly for applicants seeking transfers under hardship categories. Officials said the move is designed to eliminate forged paperwork, ensure fairness, and bring greater transparency to a process that has long faced complaints of misuse….
