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FBR seeks detailed proposals to phase out tax exemptions in Federal Budget FY25-26 Blogging Sole

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FBR seeks detailed proposals to phase out tax exemptions in Federal Budget FY25-26 Blogging Sole

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated consultations with key stakeholders to finalize proposals for the Federal Budget 2025-2026, focusing on phasing out tax exemptions, increasing revenue generation and rationalization of tax laws. In an official communication to business associations such as Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), American Business Council, … Read more

Lawyer Saif slams federal government for Kurram crisis Blogging Sole

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Lawyer Saif slams federal government for Kurram crisis Blogging Sole

Listen to the article Adviser to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister for Information, Barrister Dr Saif, has slammed the federal government for its alleged indifference to the escalating situation in Kurram, terming the government’s response as a simple “show” from afar. In a statement, lawyer Saif alleged that the federal government was fueling sectarianism and provincialism, … Read more

Federal Reserve cuts rates but warns of limited cuts ahead Blogging Sole

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Federal Reserve cuts rates but warns of limited cuts ahead Blogging Sole

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the Federal Reserve December 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. -Reuters The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, with Chairman Jerome Powell warning that further reductions would depend on significant progress in tackling persistently … Read more

Salaries of federal ministers revealed Blogging Sole

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Salaries of federal ministers revealed Blogging Sole

A man counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange office in Peshawar, September 12, 2023. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar briefed the Senate about the salaries, allowances and other benefits of federal ministers. During Senate Question Hour, Minister Tarar provided detailed information on the salaries and allowances of parliamentarians, noting that … Read more

Former Syrian military official who oversaw notorious prison indicted in California on federal torture charges Blogging Sole

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A former Syrian military official who oversaw a prison where human rights violations allegedly took place has been charge with multiple counts of torture after being arrested in July for visa fraud, authorities announced Thursday. Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, who oversaw Syria’s notorious Adra prison from 2005 to 2008 under recently ousted President Bashar al-Assad has … Read more

Tesla Stock Rises on Hopes for Federal Autonomous Driving Regulations by Trump Blogging Sole

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Tesla Stock Rises on Hopes for Federal Autonomous Driving Regulations by Trump Blogging Sole

Tesla CEO Elon Musk walks next to a screen showing an image of the Tesla Model 3 car during an opening ceremony for the China-made Tesla Model Y program in Shanghai, China, 7 January 2020 . Tesla shares soared nearly 5% Monday after Bloomberg News reported that President-elect Donald Trump’s team plans to prioritize a … Read more

FO responds to KP CM Gandapur’s Afghanistan plan, says foreign policy is a federal issue Blogging Sole

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FO responds to KP CM Gandapur’s Afghanistan plan, says foreign policy is a federal issue Blogging Sole

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday stressed that foreign policy remains a federal responsibility, responding to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s plan to send his own delegation to Afghanistan to address security concerns . “Foreign policy is a federal subject and it is the prerogative of the government of Pakistan to … Read more