The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately stop what it described as the discriminatory enforcement of Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, relating to tax on immovable properties.
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PRA issues notices to Punjab wedding halls over sales tax compliance
Lahore, January 12, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has stepped up its enforcement campaign against tax evasion by issuing notices to wedding halls and event venues across the province for failing to maintain proper sales tax records.
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FBR top officials visit Balochistan to boost anti-smuggling efforts
Quetta, January 11, 2026 — In a move to strengthen anti-smuggling enforcement and promote legitimate trade, senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) visited Customs House Quetta on 8th and 9th January 2026. The delegation was led by Syed Shakeel Shah, Member (Customs Operations), FBR, Islamabad, accompanied by Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for January 12, 2026
Islamabad, January 11, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued the latest nationwide weather forecast for Monday, January 12, 2026, highlighting continued cold conditions, dense fog in plains, and chances of light precipitation in northern regions.
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Consumers face Rs2.2 trillion bills for unused electricity as lawmakers slam Nepra
Islamabad, January 11, 2026 — Senior lawmakers have strongly criticized Pakistan’s power regulator after revelations that consumers are being charged Rs2.2 trillion for electricity that was neither generated nor consumed, largely due to capacity payments to power producers.
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Karachi set to record coldest night of winter 2026 in next 24 hours
Karachi, January 10, 2026 – Karachi is expected to witness the lowest temperature of the ongoing winter season over the next 24 hours, as cold and dry weather continues to grip the port city.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Directs Transparent Ramazan Relief Package 2026
Islamabad, January 9, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced the federal government’s plan to implement a transparent and efficient Ramazan relief package 2026, aimed at providing subsidized essential food items to underprivileged families. The initiative replaces decades-old systems plagued by financial irregularities and mismanagement in utility stores.
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PM Shehbaz Approves National Framework to Reform Pakistan’s Gemstone Sector
Islamabad, January 9, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday granted in-principle approval to the National Policy Framework aimed at reforming Pakistan’s gemstone sector, aligning it with international standards, and creating an investor-friendly environment for both local and foreign stakeholders.
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Karachi hits single-digit temperatures as colder conditions loom
Islamabad, January 9, 2026 — Karachi, Pakistan’s principal financial and commercial centre, has recorded single-digit temperatures as a pronounced cold spell continues to grip large parts of the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the minimum temperature in the metropolis dropped to 9°C, with forecasts indicating a further decline to around 7°C in the coming days.
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Islamabad Weather Update: Frost Likely on January 9, 2026
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting frost in Islamabad on Friday, January 9, 2026, as cold and dry conditions continue to grip the federal capital and surrounding areas.
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