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Pakistan freelancers seek tax relief extension as earnings near $1 billion video

Pakistan freelancers seek tax relief extension as earnings near $1 billion

  • Registered freelancers currently pay a final tax of 0.25 percent on foreign earnings routed through formal banking channels
  • Industry leaders fear expiry of the concession could push digital workers toward informal payment routes
By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Azad Kashmir residents stock up on essentials amid fears of prolonged shutdown video

Azad Kashmir residents stock up on essentials amid fears of prolonged shutdown

By AFP ·
Pakistan nuclear weapons spending rose 18% in 2025, faster than India — report graphic

Pakistan nuclear weapons spending rose 18% in 2025, faster than India — report

By Usama Iqbal Khawaja ·
A banned group’s call for strike halts business, transport across Azad Kashmir 

A banned group’s call for strike halts business, transport across Azad Kashmir 

By AP ·
UK envoy presents action plan for £35 million Pakistan climate resilience framework

UK envoy presents action plan for £35 million Pakistan climate resilience framework

By ARAB NEWS PAKISTAN  ·
Middle East tensions keep Pakistan rate expectations divided ahead of central bank meeting

Middle East tensions keep Pakistan rate expectations divided ahead of central bank meeting

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan delays budget to June 12 as coalition partners, provinces push back on fiscal plans video

Pakistan delays budget to June 12 as coalition partners, provinces push back on fiscal plans

By Waseem Abbasi - & - Ismail Dilawar ·
Militants kill 6, abduct 8 security personnel in Pakistan — officials

Militants kill 6, abduct 8 security personnel in Pakistan — officials

By AFP ·
Special From lost pilgrims to missing cash, Pakistan’s Hajj workers become lifeline in Makkah video

From lost pilgrims to missing cash, Pakistan’s Hajj workers become lifeline in Makkah

By Kashaf Rehman ·
Pakistan courts Saudi, Chinese, Turkish investors in power utility sell-off

Pakistan courts Saudi, Chinese, Turkish investors in power utility sell-off

By Arab News Pakistan ·
From Pakistan to Gaza, world conflicts hit peak in 2025

From Pakistan to Gaza, world conflicts hit peak in 2025

By AFP ·
Lebanese army chief visits Pakistan for talks on regional tensions, military cooperation video

Lebanese army chief visits Pakistan for talks on regional tensions, military cooperation

By Waseem Abbasi ·
Pakistan, Qatar discuss ‘way forward’ for task force to advance trade, investment goals

Pakistan, Qatar discuss ‘way forward’ for task force to advance trade, investment goals

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·

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Pakistan delays budget to June 12 as coalition partners, provinces push back on fiscal plans video

Pakistan delays budget to June 12 as coalition partners, provinces push back on fiscal plans

  • PPP party reportedly seeking protection for provincial funding, greater focus on public welfare spending
  • KP government opposes proposals it says could reduce provincial resources under revenue-sharing formula
By Waseem Abbasi - & - Ismail Dilawar ·

Pakistan freelancers seek tax relief extension as earnings near $1 billion

Pakistan freelancers seek tax relief extension as earnings near $1 billion

Pakistan to tax cryptocurrencies in upcoming budget as legalization nears, officials say

Pakistan to tax cryptocurrencies in upcoming budget as legalization nears, officials say
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