1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (647+ words) ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has taken another step toward digitising its tax system with the launch of a new Retailer App, a government initiative designed to make tax registration easier for small shopkeepers and bring more businesses into the formal economy. Finance…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (558+ words) LAHORE – The federal government decided to introduce a simplified or fixed tax regime for small traders and shopkeepers in the upcoming 2026-27 budget, the sources said on Monday. The move, they said, is aimed at expanding the tax base and improving…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (266+ words) Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) rolled out new digital wallet system that will change how millions of beneficiaries receive their financial assistance. The initiative is aimed at making payments more secure, transparent, and convenient while reducing reliance on cash transactions....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (264+ words) LAHORE – Meezan Bank has released an updated schedule of charges for the period of 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026. The private banks used to issued the schedule of charges twice a year and it carries details of fees received by banks against…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (198+ words) State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign for Eid al-Azha 2026 to promote secure, convenient, and cashless transactions in cattle markets across Pakistan. The initiative forms part of SBP’s broader strategic vision to reduce reliance on…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (378+ words) Pakistan’s healthcare system is under severe strain following recent changes in the federal tax structure, with stakeholders warning that essential diagnostic services for vulnerable patients are being compromised. The increase in non-adjustable withholding tax (WHT), coupled with prolonged delays in…...