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Asim Munir Becomes Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces

In a landmark military restructuring, General Asim Munir has been appointed as Pakistan's inaugural Chief of Defence Forces. This historic move aims to unify command and enhance national security coordination. Read the full details of this pivotal change.

PRA Identifies 1,200 Firms in Tax Fraud Scheme

The Punjab Revenue Authority uncovers a massive tax fraud involving 1,200 businesses using fake invoices. Authorities are taking strict legal action to recover billions.

NA Panel Defers Mobile Phone Tax Debate

A National Assembly panel has deferred the debate on imposing a 25% tax on mobile phones. The committee seeks more data from FBR and PTA before making a decision, impacting millions of users.

IMF Warns on Rs428bn Tax Shortfall, PRAL Risks

IMF raises alarm over Pakistan's Rs428bn tax shortfall and PRAL's new hiring & outsourcing without a conflict of interest policy. Discover the risks to data security and FBR's governance.

Pakistan's Bureaucracy Crisis: Generalists vs Specialists

Discover why Pakistan's elite civil servants struggle despite rigorous selection. The colonial-era system places generalists in specialized roles, causing systemic failures. Learn the one reform that could transform governance.

Pakistan's Education Crisis: Beyond Rote Learning

Pakistan's education system fails students by prioritizing memorization over critical thinking. Discover why reform through better teacher training and modern methods is urgent for our future.

Two New Judges Take Oath at Federal Constitutional Court

Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan administers oath to Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Arshad Hussain Shah at FCC. The court gains crucial powers including suo motu authority in historic judicial transformation.

FBR Holds Tax Awareness Session at Riphah University

FBR's Taxpayers' Services Wing organized a comprehensive tax awareness session at Riphah International University, Islamabad. Students learned about tax compliance, digital tools, and civic responsibility. Read more about this educational initiative!

Karachi Water Corporation Creates 4 New Zones

Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation initiates major administrative restructuring under Mayor Murtaza Wahab, creating four operational zones to improve water services across the city.

Pakistan Approves 27th Constitutional Amendment

Pakistan's Parliament passes the historic 27th Constitutional Amendment, bringing significant changes to governance structure and provincial representation. Learn about the key reforms.

SC Upholds Customs Stance in Steel Rollers Case

In a decisive verdict, Pakistan's Supreme Court overturns Sindh High Court decision, upholding Customs' position in major steel industry tax dispute with significant revenue implications.

PM Shehbaz Meets Coalition on 27th Amendment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with coalition partners to build consensus on landmark constitutional amendment that could reshape Pakistan's political landscape.

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