US Buyers Pakistan Strategic Minerals Demand Rises
The global race for critical minerals has brought Pakistan into focus as US Buyers Pakistan Strategic Minerals demand continues to rise. American defence-linked firms and resource companies are now actively exploring long-term supply deals for antimony and other strategic minerals sourced from Pakistan. For years, much of Pakistan’s antimony production from its north-western mountainous belt […]
KP Modern Trains Rail Tracks to Transform Travel
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced an ambitious KP Modern Trains Rail Tracks initiative aimed at overhauling and expanding the province’s rail infrastructure. The plan will introduce modern train services, upgrade existing tracks and develop new routes to enhance connectivity, promote tourism and streamline passenger and freight transport. Under the KP Modern Trains Rail Tracks project, […]
Murree Master Plan Development Underway
The government has begun implementing the Murree Master Plan Development to systematically upgrade infrastructure, tourist facilities and urban amenities across the popular hill station of Murree. The plan aims to turn Murree into a well-organized, environmentally sustainable and economically vibrant destination for both domestic and international tourists. Under the Murree Master Plan Development, priority has […]
FBR Property Valuation Islamabad: Big Increase Announced
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a significant update to property valuation rates across Islamabad, marking a major shift in how real-estate values are assessed and taxed. Under the FBR Property Valuation Islamabad initiative, revised valuation tables have taken effect immediately, impacting 68 residential, commercial and rural areas throughout the capital. Officials say […]
Drone Audit Property Tax Evasion Exposed in Rawalpindi
A large-scale aerial survey has uncovered widespread Drone Audit Property Tax Evasion in Rawalpindi, prompting authorities to launch a strict crackdown on undeclared residential and commercial properties. The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department conducted the drone-based audit and discovered that nearly 400 luxury villas, plazas and commercial structures—mostly in upscale societies and high-value localities—were […]
Pakistan Tax Relief 2025: Massive Rs975bn Cuts Ahead
The government is preparing a major relief initiative under the Pakistan Tax Relief 2025 plan, proposing a massive Rs 975 billion tax cut intended to reduce the financial burden on both salaried citizens and the corporate sector. The proposal includes wide-ranging reforms designed to stimulate economic activity, increase disposable income and improve the overall business […]
Bahria Town Lahore Power Cut Over Rs 682m Dues
The Bahria Town Lahore Power Cut has left multiple housing sectors without electricity after bulk connections were disconnected due to unpaid dues exceeding Rs 682 million. Officials confirmed that the housing developer failed to clear outstanding payments despite repeated deadline extensions, prompting the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) to take action. The payment deadline, originally […]
Sindh Turkish SEZ Investment Drive Begins
The Sindh government has officially launched the Sindh Turkish SEZ Investment drive to attract Turkish companies into its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and priority development sectors. The initiative was introduced during a high-level meeting chaired by Provincial Special Assistant on Investment and Public-Private Partnerships, Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, with Turkey’s Consul General and Commercial Attaché. […]
PRA Tax Crackdown Targets Punjab Cafés & Restaurants
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched an intensified enforcement campaign against tax defaulters across the province. In a recent series of surprise inspections in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sargodha, records were confiscated from fifteen businesses including cafés, restaurants, and marquees accused of withholding collected sales tax. According to the PRA, records from four marquees, five […]
SIFC Saudi Investment Roadmap for Pakistan
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Saudi Investment Roadmap has launched a detailed initiative to enhance economic cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, aiming to attract long-term investments across key national sectors. As part of this exercise, the council has sought detailed inputs from multiple ministries to identify potential areas for Saudi investment and address […]
Mera Ghar Mera Ashiana Home-Loan Scheme
The Government of Pakistan has launched the Mera Ghar – Mera Ashiana housing finance scheme aimed at helping first-time homebuyers secure affordable residential units. The initiative targets low- and middle-income citizens who do not currently own a home, offering them an opportunity to build or purchase a small house or apartment through subsidized financing. Under […]
Lahore Tree Belt Smog Solution Underway
The Punjab government has launched an ambitious initiative to develop a 112-kilometre tree belt around Lahore as part of its ongoing efforts to fight the city’s severe smog problem. The project, called “Lungs of Lahore,” will span 1,711 acres and include the plantation of more than 4.8 million trees across three phases. In the first […]