16+ hour, 39+ min ago  (301+ words) KARACHI: Pakistan's software industry has urged the government to retain the existing 0. 25 percent final tax regime for IT exporters and genuine freelancers for the next 10 years, saying policy continuity is critical to sustaining export growth and attracting foreign business ahead…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (383+ words) ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) on Thursday urged the government to impose a monthly fixed tax of Rs10, 000 ($35) on shopkeepers in the upcoming budget, saying the move would simplify compliance and also broaden the country's tax base. The PBF describes…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (192+ words) There is a widespread sense throughout the developed world that progress toward a better society has stalled. Many countries, including the UK, have experienced persistent economic stagnation accompanied by declining trust in institutions. Governments are struggling to respond not only…...