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Understanding Sales Tax Responsibilities for Tier-1 Retailers

Managing sales tax obligations can be challenging, especially with evolving laws and amendments. This article aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for readers, clients, and anyone interested in comprehending the basics of sales tax concerning Tier-...

Charity - An Urgent Call to Action

Charity holds a significant place in the lives of Muslims worldwide, forming a vital aspect of Islam through zakat (mandatory charity) and sadaqa (voluntary charity). Zakat involves giving a portion of surplus wealth to the needy, while sadaqa encomp...

Victim of lack of maintenance

The history of Pakistan Railways is full of accidents. One of the reasons for this is that the department often faces problems with people and animals crossing the line at the gates. To remedy this situation, a successful experiment has been carried...

Export target and the snags in tax system

It is welcome to note that the Govt has been working hard toachieve the target of one hundred billion dollar exports which is matter of rejoice, but at the same time, the issues of businessmen need to be taken notice of so that they can further accel...

The genie of inflation

Inflation in the country has been increasing gradually for the past several decades, but in 2023, all records were broken. Inflation reigned in urban areas and villages and its rate reached the highest level in the country's history with 29.2 percent...

Challenges of drug abuse in Pakistan: A call for comprehensive solutions

Eradicating drug abuse remains a significant concern for Pakistan. Despite being only 10% of South Asia's population, Pakistan faces a staggering 32% smoking rate and a soaring number of drug addicts, predominantly among the youth. These individuals,...

Digital Marketing: Pros and Challenges

The advantages and challenges of digital advertising are significant aspects in today's marketing landscape. In essence, digital marketing encompasses promotional activities conducted through electronic devices or online platforms. With an increasing...

The Quiet killer

Sad statistics have emerged with regards to smoking which is silent killer. Yes, smoking kills one person every six seconds, five million people die every year, and ten million people lost their lives due to smoking in the 20th century." The shocking...

Touching Lives: “Tough Together” Unity, and Support for an Inclusive Tomorrow"

By: Nawal Abdul Rasheed, Sana Dawood, Laiba Khan, Khadija Rehman Afandi and Ayesha NoorJinnah University for Women The compassionate journey of “Tough Together” started as an assignment for “Community Development”. The inspira...

Caretaker PM for activation of Loss and Damage Fund

The effects of climate and environmental changes have raised the concerns of the entire world, especially underdeveloped or developing countries like Pakistan. Addressing the environmental conference on this issue in Dubai, Caretaker Prime Minister A...

NC Big Stories

Customs Seize Smuggled Honda Civic from Karachi’s NMB Wharf

KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Pakistan Customs has seized a smuggled and duty-unpaid Honda Civic car from the NMB Wharf area of Karachi following credible intelligence regarding its illegal importation. According to the official s...

Narrative Warfare and Media Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Response to Disinformation During the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict

Regional tensions have always been a top headline in International and National media. From Russia- Ukraine issue to Pak-India conflict the world has been witnessing many great challenges and upheavals among nations. The traditional means of war has...

Abandoned Government School buildings turn into drug dens in Sher Shah Colony

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Aftab Ahmed Khatri, Regional Director of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (POS) for Keamari District/West Karachi, along with Salahuddin Siddiqui, conducted an inspection of the...

Awareness seminar held in Karachi on Right to Self-Determination Day for Kashmir

KARACHI: An awareness seminar was organized in Karachi on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day by the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO). Political, social, religious and media personalities attended the even...
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