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Cabinet okays tax relief extension to tribal areas
Members argued that providing tax exemptions to industrialists would not benefit common man
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Rs1b earmarked for establishing NDC, DPA
“The objective of this initiative is to promote digital transformation.” says Aurangzeb
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Finance bill ‘lethal, poisonous’
Opposition lawmakers shout slogans against govt in National Assembly
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Govt unleashes tax tsunami
Budget imposes taxes on various sectors, introduces penalties for non-filers and tax evasion
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Finance Bill tabled in Senate
Opposition slams ‘excessive taxes’ in proposed budget
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Rs2.27b proposed for presidency
Rs750m proposed for Special Technology Zone Authority, Rs9,669 m for Establishment Division
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Panel on judges appointment meets tomorrow
Three Lahore High Court judges to elevate to the Supreme Court
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Body suggests closure of govt departments
Recommends abolishing post lying vacant for over a year
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Over 181 terrorists killed in 70 days
4,902 operations conducted in Balochistan with 51 terrorists killed, Sindh 2 terrorists on 142 operations
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Defence spending up 18%
Defence contributing 1.7% in GDP shows decline compared to previous years
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Salaried, non-salaried taxpayers to cough up Rs225b
Budget increases tax rates in both categories, minimum threshold maintained at Rs600,000
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‘Sidelined’ PPP sends warning shot to PML-N
Dar’s eleventh-hour diplomacy fails to woo key ally
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Deputy premier’s post honorary, IHC told
Marwat’s counsel request formation of a larger bench
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CJCSC calls on Turkish defence minister
Both sides deliberated upon various areas of mutual interest, bilateral defense, cooperation
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Amendments defanged NAB law: CM’s aide
Adviser voices concern over accountability law tweaks
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Traders price cattle at exorbitant rates
High rates, shortage of animals & traffic disruption near cattle markets irk citizens
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City gets Traffic Response Unit
Wardens to restore flow after helpline calls
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Two ANF men killed in Jhelum shootout
Police say private employee also died during anti-drug trafficking operation
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Holy Family’s revamp delayed yet again
Pindi’s largest health facility remains closed with patients eagerly awaiting its reopening
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Police catch six suspected cattle rustlers
35 cattle heads recovered from the suspect
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SHC hears plea on restoration of KU students union
Seeks petitioner’s response on KU legal director's reply
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Disposal of animal waste remains daunting task
Mayor chairs meeting to set things rolling for quick and safe lifting of offal
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Budget 2024-25: Government targets Rs1,281 billion from petroleum levy
Plan includes significant hikes in levies on petroleum, natural gas to stabilise economy, meet IMF requirements
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Agriculture sector faces funding shortfall in Budget 2024-25
For FY-24, Rs5 billion is allocated for the Kissan scheme, sparking farmers' concerns
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Budget 2024-25 withdraws hybrid vehicle tax concessions to boost local auto industry
Govt also proposes a shift from engine capacity-based advanced tax on vehicles up to 2,000 CC to a cost ratio basis
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‘Lethal & poisonous’: PTI labels Budget 2024-25 as IMF-dictated
Party says budget was presented by those who reached the parliament on Form-47
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Budget 2024-25 sets big tax target ahead of IMF talks
Govt had to find ways to increase revenues to reduce fiscal deficit as part of reforms being discussed with the lender
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Pakistan unlikely to purchase spot LNG this summer despite intense heat
Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik says Pakistan will not buy spot LNG until November due to oversupply and high prices
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Govt unveils Rs18.877 trillion budget with record development fund, salary hikes
Income tax rates increased for salaried class, with individuals earning Rs50,000 per month exempted from income tax
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Budget 2024-25: Govt raises income tax rates for salaried individuals
Individuals earning Rs50,000 per month will be exempt from income tax
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Budget 2024-25: Govt to launch health insurance scheme for 15,000 journalists
Scheme to initially cover 5,000 media professionals, with an additional 10,000 in second phase
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Budget 2024-25: Finance minister announces 22-25% increase in govt salaries, 15% in pensions
Minimum wage also increased to Rs36,000 per month
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Don’t take us for granted, PPP warns PML-N
Main ally of PM Shehbaz’s govt had only a token participation in the National Assembly’s budget session
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Budget 2024-25: Reduction in taxes, duties on raw materials for solar panels announced
Total amount allocated for energy sector Rs253 billion
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Indian police accuse Pakistan of instigating violence in IIOJK that killed 12
'Our hostile neighbour wants to damage our peaceful environment,' claims Jammu state police chief
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Budget 2024-25: Govt likely to revise tax slabs for high-paid employees
Direct taxes are expected to increase by Rs3.45 trillion, customs duties by Rs267 billion
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10-year-old shoots himself with father’s gun over 'unfulfilled wish'
The police are conducting further investigations into the matter