Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suffered a legal setback as the Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed its petition in a high-profile input tax adjustment case, reinforcing the importance of substantiated tax enforcement actions.
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CCP recovers Rs150 million from Reckitt Benckiser
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully recovered a penalty of Rs150 million from Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited for deceptive marketing practices related to its popular throat lozenge, Strepsils.
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Islamabad weather: Hazy sunshine to persist through weekend
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – Residents of Islamabad can expect hazy skies and intense sunshine over the next three days, as forecasted by AccuWeather.
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FBR extends June tax return filing deadline to August 4
Islamabad, July 25, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially extended the last date for filing Sales Tax and Federal Excise returns for the tax period of June 2025. According to a notification issued on Thursday, taxpayers now have until August 4, 2025 to complete their filing, provided that the due tax liability has already been deposited within the original due date.
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FBR recovers Rs7.81 billion in penalties from non-filers
Islamabad, July 24, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has successfully recovered a total of Rs7.81 billion in penalties imposed on non-filers over the past five tax years, signaling intensified efforts to enforce tax compliance and expand the national tax base.
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Punjab lashed by heavy monsoon rains; more expected
Islamabad, July 24, 2025 – Punjab has come under the grip of intense monsoon rains over the past few days, and the situation is expected to persist, with further downpours forecast in the next 24 hours.
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PNSC, China’s Xinxu Group forge strategic shipping alliance
Karachi, July 24, 2025 – Pakistan’s maritime landscape is set to witness a transformative shift as the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation.
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NDMA issues powerful rain, wind alert for Punjab and KP
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urgent weather alert warning of intense rainfall and powerful winds expected to lash several regions of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the next 12 to 24 hours.
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Babusar Top blocked: NDMA issues urgent advisory for tourists
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a critical advisory following massive landslides that have severely disrupted traffic flow in the northern regions of Pakistan, particularly at Babusar Top and along the Karakoram Highway (KKH).
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Islamabad launches crackdown against sugar overpricing
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The Islamabad district administration on Wednesday launched a crackdown on retailers charging above the official sugar price and several shops have been sealed and shopkeepers arrested as part of the ongoing operation led by price control magistrates.
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