IMF asks Pakistan’s tax authority to provide comprehensive information on refund arrears to improve transparency and ease business liquidity pressures.
The International Monetary Fund has asked the Federal Board of Revenue to provide detailed information on pending tax refund claims as part of ongoing efforts to address liquidity pressures faced by businesses in Pakistan.
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Pakistan to play two ICC World Test Championship matches in Trinidad and Tobago during Caribbean tour.
West Indies cricket team has confirmed its home international schedule featuring series against Pakistan national cricket team, Sri Lanka national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team across all formats later this year.
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Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic reach French Open third round as Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini suffer surprise exits.
Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic advanced comfortably to the third round of the French Open on Wednesday, while women’s second seed Elena Rybakina and 13th seed Jasmine Paolini suffered shock defeats in Paris.
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Japanese automaker reports steep fall in Middle East shipments as geopolitical tensions weigh on global sales and trade flows.
Toyota Motor Corporation reported a sharp decline in exports to the Middle East in April, as ongoing regional tensions continued to disrupt trade activity and weaken consumer demand.
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World’s largest cryptocurrency extends weekly and yearly losses amid continued volatility in digital asset markets.
May 28, 2026 — Bitcoin extended its downward trend on Thursday, falling to $73,057.94 against the U.S. dollar, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid persistent volatility in global digital asset markets.
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Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan has rolled out an exciting new campaign for hybrid SUV owners with the launch of the “Honda Fuel Efficiency Drive” contest.
The initiative is specially designed for Honda HR-V e:HEV users, giving owners a chance to showcase the fuel-saving capabilities of their vehicles while competing to win free fuel rewards.
The campaign highlights the growing popularity of hybrid technology in Pakistan’s automotive market, where fuel efficiency has become one of the top priorities for car buyers.
Through this contest, Honda Atlas aims to engage directly with HR-V hybrid owners and promote the impressive mileage performance of the HR-V e:HEV.
According to the contest details, participation is limited exclusively to Honda HR-V e:HEV owners. Drivers are required to complete a fuel-efficient drive of at least 100 kilometers and then submit their entries through Honda’s official Facebook inbox.
To enter the competition, participants must provide their full name, a landscape-format image with their HR-V e:HEV, and a short MP4 video clearly showing the vehicle’s meter along with the displayed fuel efficiency figures.
The company has encouraged owners to submit accurate and clear entries to qualify for the lucky draw.
Honda Atlas has announced attractive rewards for the winners. The top lucky winner will receive 500 liters of free fuel, while the second and third winners will get 400 liters and 300 liters respectively. In addition, seven more winners will each receive 200 liters of fuel, taking the total number of winners to ten.
The contest is expected to generate strong engagement among hybrid vehicle enthusiasts, especially as rising fuel prices continue to push consumers toward fuel-efficient mobility solutions.
Honda’s HR-V e:HEV has already gained attention for combining SUV practicality with hybrid efficiency, and this campaign further strengthens its eco-friendly image in the local market.
Honda Atlas also clarified that all winners will be selected through a lucky draw, and the company’s decision regarding the final results will be considered binding. Terms and conditions apply for all participants.
Chinese auto giant SAIC has officially introduced the all-new MG 4X, a compact electric SUV designed to strengthen the brand’s position in the rapidly growing EV market.
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Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has found itself at the center of controversy after unveiling its first fully electric sports car, the Ferrari Luce.
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Karachi Tax Bar Association urges expansion of documentation rules across all trade levels to widen tax base and improve transparency.
The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has proposed extending the requirement of collecting Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and National Tax Number (NTN) details throughout the entire supply chain, in a move aimed at broadening Pakistan’s tax base and improving documentation of economic activity.
(more…)Top seeds advance comfortably at Roland-Garros while major early upsets shake men’s and women’s draws
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka advanced comfortably into the second round of the French Open 2026 on Tuesday, while Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula suffered shock opening-round defeats at Roland-Garros.
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