Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday presented a commendatory shield and a prize of Rs 5 million to FBR officer Ijaz Hussain for his role in uncovering a massive sales tax fraud worth trillions of rupees.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for November 22, 2024
Islamabad, November 21, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its weather forecast for Friday, November 22, 2024, predicting predominantly cold and dry conditions across most parts of the country.
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FBR Targets High-Net-Worth Non-Filers for Tax Enforcement
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), acting on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive, has unveiled a stringent enforcement plan to target affluent individuals evading taxes. The initiative focuses on unregistered persons, non-filers, and individuals declaring nil income, especially those concealing income or significant assets.
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Army Chief Expresses Resolve to Protect Pakistan’s Digital Borders
Karachi, November 20, 2024 – Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday said the protection of Pakistan’s digital borders and the digital security of its people is the responsibility of the state.
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Pakistan Weather Outlook for November 21, 2024
Islamabad, November 20, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the weather outlook for Thursday, November 21, 2024, for the country. According to the PMD, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Smog/fog (in patches) is likely to prevail in isolated plain areas of Punjab during the morning and night hours.
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Pakistan’s Minister Visits Hutchison Port in Hong Kong
Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, recently visited Hutchison Port in Hong Kong, emphasizing Pakistan’s focus on modernizing its maritime sector and enhancing its global competitiveness. The visit underscored the growing partnership between Pakistan and Hutchison Port, a leader in advancing maritime infrastructure.
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Council of Islamic Ideology Calls Meeting on VPNs Usage
The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi, has convened a meeting today (Wednesday) to address concerns surrounding the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan. Dr. Naeemi has deemed unregistered VPNs illegal, immoral, and contrary to Shariah principles. He called on the Ministry of Interior and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to crack down on unregulated VPN usage.
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ECC Approves Winter Package to Boost Electricity Consumption
Islamabad, November 19, 2024 – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a winter package designed to increase electricity demand while reducing the country’s reliance on natural gas during the colder months.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Crackdown on Sugar Sector Tax Evasion
Islamabad, November 19, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed a coordinated effort by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and Intelligence Bureau to address tax evasion, undocumented sugar sales, and price manipulation in the sugar sector.
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Pakistan to Witness Cold and Dry Weather on November 20
Karachi, November 19, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather across the country for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, as continental air continues to dominate most regions.
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