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FBR Slaps 18% Sales Tax on Cotton Imports, Cuts Them From Export Facilitation Scheme The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced an 18 percent sales tax on the import of cotton yarn, grey cloth, and raw cotton, simultaneously removing these items from the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). On Tuesday, the FBR issued SRO.1359(I)/2025 detailing … Read more
PSL X Earnings Exposed: How Franchises Profited from Central Pool Windfall Amid Lingering Challenges The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) assertion that PSL X was the biggest and best season in the history of Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament is once again facing scrutiny as detailed financial figures from the event emerge. While the tenth edition of … Read more
The largest rail labor union in the United States, SMART Transportation Division (SMART-TD), has announced it will formally oppose the proposed $85 billion merger between freight giants Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The deal, if approved, would create the country’s first coast-to-coast freight rail network. Speaking to CNBC, SMART-TD — which represents about 125,000 active … Read more
Punjab to Launch E-Taxi Scheme in August — 30 Electric Taxis Reserved for Women In a major step toward eco-friendly public transport and women’s empowerment, the Punjab government is set to roll out its much-anticipated e-taxi scheme in August. With all necessary groundwork nearly complete, the initiative is being hailed as a transformative move for … Read more
Convert Your Petrol Bike to Electric and Get Rs. 100,000—Punjab Govt’s Big Green Push In a major step toward environmental reform, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced on Monday that Punjab residents who convert their petrol bikes into electric vehicles will receive a cash reward of Rs. 100,000 under the government’s Green Credit Program. What … Read more
PIA Launches Cadet Pilot Program With $15,000 Bond—Here’s How to Apply In a bid to tackle pilot shortages and gear up for international route restoration, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has opened applications for its latest Cadet Pilot Program. PIA to Recruit 24 Cadet Pilots on Contract Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially launched a new … Read more
Pakistan to Unveil Rs. 100 Billion IMF-Backed EV Policy on August 14 – Big Push for E-Bikes and Rickshaws In a landmark move towards sustainable transportation, the federal government is set to launch a new five-year electric vehicle (EV) policy on August 14, backed by a Rs. 100 billion subsidy package supported by the International … Read more
Fact Check: Viral List Claiming Islamabad Restaurants Served Donkey Meat Is Fake, Confirms Food Authority A viral list circulating on social media and WhatsApp, accusing several Islamabad-based restaurants and cafes of serving donkey meat, has been confirmed as fake by the Islamabad Food Authority (IFA). The controversy began after the IFA recovered more than 50 … Read more
Will Punjab Extend Summer Vacations? Parents Await Decision on School Reopening After August 15 Summer holidays for schools and colleges across Punjab are set to conclude on August 15, 2025, but parents remain uncertain as they await an official announcement on whether the provincial government plans to extend the break. A notification issued in May … Read more
Haval H6 PHEV Launching in Pakistan on August 12 — Price, Specs, and Booking Details Revealed GWM Pakistan has officially announced the launch date and pricing for its much-anticipated Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), set to hit the market on August 12, 2025. The company has pegged the ex-factory price at Rs. 12,895,000, … Read more
Historic Win for Pakistan: Student Clinches First-Ever Gold at International Science Olympiad 2025 In a monumental achievement for the country, Pakistan has won its first-ever Gold Medal at the prestigious International Biology Olympiad (IBO) — a proud moment that marks a new era for the nation’s academic and scientific landscape. Abdul Raffay Paracha, a brilliant … Read more
Punjab’s Game-Changer: Electric Green Buses to Hit Sargodha Roads from August 14 – Free Travel for Students and Seniors In a major push toward eco-friendly urban mobility, the Punjab government is all set to launch a modern electric green bus service in the Sargodha division, aiming to revolutionize public transport in the region. According to … Read more