Budget 2026-27: Govt proposes to increase tax rate on mobile phones manufactured in Pakistan

Budget 2026-27: Govt proposes to increase tax rate on mobile phones manufactured in Pakistan

The federal government has proposed an increase in the minimum tax rate on locally manufactured mobile phones and several other sectors in the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, according to reports today. According to the details, the proposed changes apply to distributors, dealers, sub dealers and wholesalers of packaged goods, fertilizer, sugar, locally produced […]

No new tax imposed on solar energy sector, says FBR

No new tax imposed on solar energy sector, says FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rejected reports that claim that a new tax has been imposed on solar panels, according to reports today. According to the FBR, no fresh tax has been introduced on the solar energy sector. The agency also clarified that there has been no increase in electricity prices because of […]

Driving license applications now possible from home

Driving license applications now possible from home

The Punjab government has made it easier for people to get driving license services from home. For this purpose, the Dastak application has been connected with the Driving License Information Management System (DLIMS), and now people can easily get their driving license. According to the Punjab Traffic Police, citizens can now use the Dastak app […]