Government considers shutting down utility stores
The government is considering shutting down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), a move confirmed by the Secretary of Industries and Production during a recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production. The discussion revealed that the government is actively evaluating the closure of USC as part of
50,000 Pakistanis disappeared in Iraq during pilgrimage: Minister
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain has revealed that nearly 50,000 Pakistanis have disappeared in Iraq during their pilgrimage. This situation has prompted the government to consider implementing a new policy for pilgrims. During a Senate committee meeting on Wednesday, chaired by Senator Attaur Rehman, Federal Minister Chaudhry
Senate announces decision on 18% sales tax for mobile phones
The Senate Standing Committee has turned down the proposal to impose an 18 percent sales tax on mobile phones priced up to $200. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Saleem Mandviwalla. Anusha Rahman, a committee member, argued against the tax, stating, “Mobile phones are not a luxury