Explained: Rs200,000 Salary Tax From July 2026 Under New Budget
Starting July 2026, salaried employees across Pakistan will experience changes in their monthly tax deductions. For someone earning Rs200,000 per month, the new Budget 2026-27 …
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Update: Higher Salaries, Lower Living Standards? Pakistan’s Middle-Class Squeeze
Pakistan Women completed the ICC qualifier without losing a single match. Five wins. Five opponents. Zero defeats. That record raised a question nobody was asking …
Relief for Solar Users as Pakistan’s 18% Tax Fear Fades
Thousands of Pakistani households have been watching the federal budget closely this year, and for good reason. A proposed jump in solar panel taxes had …
Update: Thousands Can Renew Pakistani Passports Without Agents in 2026
If you have been paying an agent to renew your Pakistani passport, you may not need to anymore. Thousands of eligible Pakistanis can now complete …
Explained: NEPRA Tariff Cut Lowers Bills but 2027 Raises Questions
Electricity bills across Pakistan are finally showing relief. The new NEPRA tariff has brought lower base rates and adjusted charges that many households will notice …
Lahore Grocery Prices June 2026: What You Should Be Paying vs What Markets Are Charging
If you have noticed that your grocery bill does not match the official price lists posted by the government, you are not imagining it. In …
Pakistan Delays Budget 2026: Is a Tough IMF Deal Behind the Sudden Postponement?
Pakistan’s federal budget has now been delayed twice. First from June 1 to June 5, and now again to June 10, 2026. With the National …
Budget 2026–27 May Change Salaries, Taxes, Fuel Costs
Pakistan’s Budget 2026–27 arrives on June 5, and millions of government workers, pensioners, and salaried families are asking the same questions: Will my salary increase? …
Breaking: Pakistan’s Qurbani Slump Hits Livestock Industry
Pakistan’s Eid ul Adha markets told a hard story this year. Traders went home with unsold animals, farmers counted losses instead of profits, and millions …
Explained: Why Sheikh Al Hudaify’s Arafat Message Resonated Beyond Hajj
This year’s Hajj sermon from Arafat was different. Sheikh Ali Al Hudaify’s message on patience, unity, and crowd discipline reached far beyond the pilgrims at …
Update: Why Families in Lahore and Rawalpindi Fear Dengue Again
Dengue season is back, and families in Lahore and Rawalpindi are worried again. This year, health officials say surveillance has improved, but doctors warn that …
Explained: FBR Digital Invoicing Rule Hits Small Shops
Pakistan’s small and medium traders are now facing a firm new rule: electronic invoices must be corrected within 72 hours or businesses risk compliance problems. …