Oxford University Press Pakistan Hosts School Leaders’ Conference to Empower Learners for Impact
Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) hosted the School Leaders’ Conference in Karachi, bringing together educators, policymakers, and academic experts from across the region. As Pakistan’s largest city and its economic and educational hub, Karachi provided the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations on new ways to improve teaching, learning, and assessment across the country. In his…
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FPCCI Pushes for Income Tax Deadline Extension Amid Filing Challenges
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh urged Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to further extend the deadline for filing income tax returns till October 31, 2025. In a letter to FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, he said, FPCCI has highlighted the challenges faced by taxpayers and stakeholders in…
Pakistan Highlights Value-Added Textile Exports at ATS Canada 2025
Pakistani textile and apparel manufacturers showcased a diverse range of high-quality products at the Apparel Textile Sourcing (ATS) Show 2025, held at Mississauga, Canada.
CCP Imposes Rs.1.5 Billion Fine on Steel Firms for Price-Fixing
The Commission’s detailed order notes that ASML and ISL coordinated pricing strategies, fixed flat steel prices, and exchanged commercially sensitive information, thereby distorting competition and harming consumers. The CCP inquiry report suggested that the steel cartel increased prices by an average of 111%, with raw steel prices surging by Rs146,000 per tonne over three years….
UMS Welcomes Global AI Pioneer Amir Husain to University Advisory Board
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) proudly announces the appointment of Amir Husain, a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, to its University Advisory Board.
Mobilink Bank, TPL Life collaborate to provide critical healthcare at flood affected areas
Mobilink Bank, has collaborated with TPL Life, a digital insurance provider, to extend much-needed healthcare support to flood-affected communities across Punjab.
Tax Return Deadline Enforcement Strict – No Extra Time This Year
FBR has taken notice of unverified reports circulating on various media platforms claiming that the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for Tax Year 2025 will be extended. Some elements have also attempted to link this perceived extension to the recent floods.
Pakistan’s freelancers could generate $1 billion in earnings annually: Experts
Stakeholders foresee that Pakistan’s freelancing community could enhance its annual earnings beyond $1 billion with the increasing training opportunities, continued institutional support, and digital ecosystem development.
Pakistan Seeks Global Crypto Partners: VASP Licensing Now Open
The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), established under the landmark Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. VII of 2025), has issued a global call for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from established Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and digital asset exchanges seeking to enter Pakistan’s growing virtual economy.
Car sales soar 40% and production jumps 101% in first two months of FY 2025-26
Among cars, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Yaris cars sale also grew by 86.11 percent from 2,671 units to 4,971 units while the sale of Honda cars witnessed a nominal decline of 1.12 percent from 1,863 units during last year to 1,842 units during current year.