Apple has officially launched the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Pro Max in Pakistan, following its global debut on September 10, 2025.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Tipped to Feature Powerful Quad-Camera System
Oppo’s upcoming flagship, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, is expected to launch in March, and new leaks are now revealing exciting details about its advanced camera setup.
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Apple Watch Fitness+ Brings New Programs to Boost 2026 Goals
Apple is kicking off the new year with a renewed focus on health and fitness, as Apple Watch and Apple Fitness+ introduce fresh programs, motivating challenges, and new Time to Walk episodes to help users stay active and consistent throughout 2026.
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Advance Tax Rates and Procedure for Brokerage and Commission in Pakistan – 2026 Guide
What is Advance Tax on Brokerage and Commission?
Advance tax on brokerage and commission is a withholding tax deducted at source by the payer (principal) on payments made to the agent.
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Purchasing Motor Vehicles in 2026? Must-Know Advance Tax Rates
Why You Must Know Advance Tax on Motor Vehicles
Planning to buy a car, jeep, SUV, or other motor vehicle in 2026?
• The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collects advance tax at the time of purchase, registration, leasing, or transfer.
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Not on ATL? Face 0.8% Tax on Cash Withdrawals in 2026
What is the 0.8% Tax on Cash Withdrawals?
If your name is not on the Active Taxpayers’ List (ATL) in Pakistan, Section 231AB of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (updated for 2026) requires banks to deduct 0.8% advance tax on cash withdrawals.
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Shubman Gill named India captain for upcoming New Zealand ODI series
Indian selectors have announced Shubman Gill as the captain of the national team for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, set to begin later this month. The decision was confirmed on Saturday, with Shreyas Iyer included in the squad pending fitness clearance.
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Quetta Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs251 million in Kalat
Quetta, January 4, 2026 – In a major crackdown on illegal trade, the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Quetta, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and the District Administration Kalat, successfully confiscated smuggled goods valued at approximately Rs251.325 million. The operation highlights the continued efforts of Pakistani authorities to combat smuggling and protect the national economy.
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PRA records 35% revenue growth in 1HFY26 amid reforms
Lahore, January 4, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has reported an impressive 35 percent growth in revenue collection during the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December) compared to the same period last year. This milestone highlights the effectiveness of strategic reforms and improved tax administration in the province.
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BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer
Chinese automaker BYD has officially overtaken Tesla to become the world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, marking a major shift in the global EV market. This is the first time BYD has surpassed Tesla in annual EV sales, underscoring the growing dominance of Chinese manufacturers in the clean energy transition.
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