LUMS Study Reveals Taxation Impact on Pakistan’s Cigarette Sector

ISLAMABAD: A recent study by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), titled ‘Impact of Taxation on the Cigarette Sector in Pakistan’, has uncovered a pressing issue that demands immediate attention-the impact of tax policies, particularly Federal Excise Duty (FED) adjustments, on Pakistan’s cigarette industry which is causing more loss to government in revenues loss…

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Challenges Facing Pakistan’s Madaris Amid Financial Reforms

Arsalan Khalid The author is an Officer in Pakistan Armed Forces and doing MS Islamic Banking and Finance from IBA Karachi As Pakistan undertakes comprehensive reforms to align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines, Islamic religious schools, known as madaris, face significant challenges. These institutions are integral to Pakistan’s education system and serve as…

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PCFA-KP celebrates 73rd Anniversary of Sino-Pakistan Diplomatic Relations (1951-2024)

Sino Pakistan Relations are new heights……The Pakistan-China Friendship Association (PCFA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Pakistan organised a event at KPHouse Islamabad to celebrate the 73rd anniversary.  Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani Secretary-General PCFA mentioned that understanding the dynamics of Chinese socio economic development is very important for us (Pakistan) being a close friend. In a testament to…

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Islamabad Police initiates “Mechanic on Wheels” service for motorists

Abid Saeed Islamabad:Following the special directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Traffic Police launched Mechanic on Wheels” service has been formally launched to assist citizens in case of vehicle or motorcycle breakdowns during travel in the federal capital. Islamabad Traffic Police is continuously working to provide all…

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ZTE Hosts Inauguration Ceremony of Pilot Project for DTMB-A Laboratory at PTV Academy, Islamabad

Islamabad:– ZTE hosted a significant event on Monday at the PTV Academy in Islamabad, marking the inauguration of the Pilot Project of the DTMB-A Laboratory. The ceremony was inaugurated by His Excellency Yang Guangyuan, Commercial Minister-Counsellor of China in Pakistan. The event was graced by other esteemed guests including Honorable Syed Mubashir Tauqeer Shah, Managing…

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UNESCO/UNEVOC head Appreciation for NSU Vice Chancellor

A letter received from the Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, Mr. Friedrich Huebler, addressed to Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor of the National Skills University Islamabad, states, “The UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET extends its appreciation to National Skills University Islamabad for your acceptance to host the institutional Self-Reflection Workshop using the methodology developed by the…

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PM resolves to transform the economy through UAE collaboration

Abu-Dhabi: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets UAE and Pakistani professionals and IT companies in Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif participated in a roundtable session entitled “Innovate together: UAE-Pakistan Tech Collaboration” in Abu Dhabi. This event was organized by Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) in coordination with…

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AKAH Pakistan holds nationwide events to mark School Safety Day

ISLAMABAD: The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) Pakistan, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government Education Department, and school communities, marked School Safety Day, with a series of impactful events nationwide. The event held in Islamabad Model School for Girls G9/3 graced by the esteemed presence of Idress Mehsud, member Disaster…

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