Excise duty imposed on labour visa tickets to gulf countries
The federal government has introduced a fixed Federal Excise Duty (FED) of Rs5,000 on air tickets for passengers traveling to Gulf countries on labour visas. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced the new tax in a notification issued on Wednesday. The FBR’s notification states that, according to Clause (i)
Pakistani nationals’ behavior draws complaints from Gulf countries
Concerns about Pakistani expats have been raised by a number of Gulf nations. Concerns have been expressed by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia over the actions and behavior of Pakistani employees in gulf nations. Secretary Dr. Arshad disclosed these concerns during a briefing
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Pakistan postponed
The eagerly anticipated visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Pakistan has encountered a delay of over a month. According to reports, he is now expected to visit the country after Eid-ul-Adha in June. However, the final date and schedule are yet to be confirmed by officials. Earlier,
