Pakistan to experiment with plastic currency: what to expect?
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been reviewing to replace all currency notes, including launching polymer currency of any one note.
Punjab’s electricity subsidy plan: short-term relief or political gimmick?
Pakistan Muslim League (N) led Punjab government unveiled its strategy to provide relief of Rs 14 per unit for electricity consumers through doling out subsidies to bring a sigh of relief to the lives of inflation-stricken masses. The first and foremost burning question arises as to whether such a step
Will new FBR Chairman overcome challenges in digitalising tax system, meeting IMF demands?
ISLAMABAD: With appointment of Rashid Mahmood Langrial, a BS-21 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) as Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) poses serious challenge for digitalisation of the tax machinery and ensuring smooth sailing of the IMF program. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has grilled the former Chairman FBR Amjad
Why did FBR chairman Tiwana opt for early retirement?
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Amjad Zubair Tiwana preferred to seek early retirement at the twilight of his career when he was all set to clinch the dream position of getting promotion from grade 21 to 22 in the next Selection Board Meeting (CSB). Amjad Zubair Tiwana,
