The federal minister of finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and revenue, stated on Tuesday that those who fail to file income taxes will be given an opportunity to clarify their situation before having their ability to travel outside prohibited. Speaking before the National Assembly, the minister also mentioned that if a spouse is dependent on the taxpayer, a statement of foreign assets and spouse’s assets must include an explanation in accordance with Section 116 of the Income Tax Ordinance of 2001. The minister added that the non-filer will be penalized appropriately by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) if they consistently…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources has called its first meeting at Parliament House, under the direction of Senator Shahadat Awan, In order to prevent disaster, the chairman of the committee instructed the Federal Flood Commission to provide the most recent Daily Flood Situation Reports (DFSR) to the committee, the government, and other agencies. The purpose of the meeting was to hear a detailed report on the Federal Flood Commission’s preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season and its possible effects, as well as to receive an update on the commission’s flood protection plan from the chairman. The following senators…
The Met Department, monsoon rains are still occurring in Balochistan and are predicted to last till June 28.The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reports that a number of places, including Dera Bugti, Naseerabad, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Hub, and their surrounding regions, have been impacted by the recent period of severe rainfall. The PDMA has launched rescue and relief activities in Dera Bugti due to the substantial damage caused by the severe rains. To determine the complete amount of the damage caused by the continuous monsoon downpours, a thorough survey is presently being conducted.Aid supplies big enough to feed a thousand households…
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), has announced Residents will no longer be able to obtain free underground water, as digital water meters will be put to track usage. A notification that goes into effect on August 1 states that these meters would track how much subterranean water Karachi residents and businesses use.Corporations, commercial enterprises, water bottling and packaging industries, educational institutions, lodging and dining establishments, and manufacturing and processing facilities would all be covered by the new system. Although individual residential residences won’t be impacted, societies, residential complexes, apartments, and flats will all be included. Barrister Murtaza Wahab, the mayor…
Due to nonpayment of property tax, the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department (E&T) sealed the Lahore Development Authority’s (LDA) historic project, Global Village (previously known as Arena). But after both organizations’ top management intervened, the building was eventually opened.The excise department’s action came just one day after the LDA team, continuing their campaign against commercial fee defaulters, had shut the department’s regional headquarters in Faisal Town three days prior. The Excise and Taxation Department office was one of the properties in Faisal Town and Garden Town that were sealed as a result of the LDA’s operation, which was headed by…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently made headlines with an unusual decision to appoint a serving police officer, Hina Munawar, as the manager of the national women’s cricket team. This move comes in response to a series of incidents involving the team, including a breach of curfew and a serious road accident involving players. The PCB’s decision to appoint a police officer reflects their emphasis on enforcing discipline and security within the team. The incident where several players breached curfew during a training camp has led to disciplinary actions being taken against them. This breach has prompted the PCB…
NASA has awarded SpaceX $843 million to develop a vehicle tasked with safely deorbiting the International Space Station (ISS) around 2030, originally a responsibility held by Russian thrusters. The U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, under NASA’s ownership, aims to mitigate risks to populated areas by safely disposing of the aging space station. The ISS, a joint effort led by the United States and Russia, has operated for over two decades and faces retirement due to aging components. As geopolitical tensions persist, particularly amidst Russia’s strained relations with the West, NASA has accelerated plans for its own deorbiting capabilities to ensure continuity beyond…
The Swiss-based think-tank’s report highlighted key technological advancements that are shaping various fields: AI for scientific discovery was prioritized for its transformative impact on research, particularly in health, by providing new insights into diseases and enhancing understanding of materials and the human body. Privacy-enhancing technologies ranked second, facilitating secure data sharing crucial for medical research, utilizing methods like synthetic data. Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces introduced innovative surface technology embedding wireless communication components into walls. High-altitude platform stations (e.g., aircraft, balloons) were noted for expanding mobile network access to remote areas, connecting approximately 2.6 billion people globally. Integrated sensing and communication via…
Benazir Bhutto Shaheed XI claimed victory in the Commissioner Karachi Sports Festival Girls Hockey Tournament by defeating Pilot Officer Mariam Mukhtar Shaheed XI 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the Olympian Islahuddin Dr. Shah Hockey Complex. Secretary of Environment Nabeela Umar, as the chief guest, awarded cash prizes and other accolades. The event witnessed the presence of notable figures such as AC Headquarters Rabia Syed, Begum Asma Ali Shah, Director Sports Ghulam Muhammad Khan, Ghulam Murtaza, Tournament Director Syed All Hassan, and Olympians Sameer Hussain and Sagheer Hussain. In the girls’ basketball event, six matches concluded with various outcomes: National…
India and England last clashed in a Men’s T20 World Cup semifinal 19 months ago in Adelaide, with England securing a dominant victory thanks to a stellar opening partnership between Jos Buttler and Alex Hales. This time, India enters the semifinal armed with stronger batting firepower, middle-order options, and a diverse bowling attack. However, England, aiming to become the first men’s team to retain a T20 World Cup title, poses a formidable challenge, particularly with Buttler and his new partner Phil Salt in exceptional form. The semifinal will take place at Guyana National Stadium, a 20,000-seater venue near Georgetown. India…
