FBR set to raise property valuation rates by up to 100% in major cities

Revised property rates to cover 42 cities, with plans to expand to more urban centres

FBR removes holding period for property capital gains tax

New tax rates on property sales apply from July 1, 2024

FBR details new tax rules for builders and developers

Tax body makes amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001; new guidelines aim to enhance tax collection from the real estate sector 

SECP evaluates centralised insurance bureau to boost digitalisation in Pakistan’s insurance sector

Survey reveals that major insurance companies have yet to take important steps required for digitisation 

RUDA is starting to approve private housing societies. Where do things stand?

After controversial beginnings, the Ravi Riverfront Project is getting into the hands of private developers. What does it take?

Nine insurance firms, CDC ink MoU to establish Pakistan’s first auto insurance repository 

Digital auto insurance repository will facilitate data-centric decision-making and fundamentally change the way auto insurance is underwritten in the country 

Near Lahore’s Walton Road, Seth Abid’s leftovers are up for grabs

Silently and almost in obscurity, Premier Villas has become popular in a location where the real estate market seemed dead. Here’s how it happened

The economy is in the dumps. What asset classes have stood the test of time?

With the economy faltering, what is the best place to park your money? We assess multiple asset classes to unveil the return patterns

Real estate and securities are made a no-go area for non-filers

As the budget speech comes out, it is becoming evident that the breathing space that was given to non-filers in the past...

The govt is getting desperate to collect tax revenue. But they’re being desperate in all the wrong places

The new Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 has changed how tax cases are dealt with. While this may unlock some money, it doesn’t help widen the tax net

Another day, another bright idea from our taxmen

Blocking the sims of 500,000+ people may sound simple but how much sense does it make?

Arif Habib Ltd. announces pro-rata allocation for oversubscribed IPAK shares

Public subscription received applications for 17,566,100 shares, slightly surpassing the issue size of 17,526,364 shares

Gold market sees steep price increase of Rs2,300

Significant rise in gold prices mirrors international market trends

Foreign investment peaks at 30-month high, soars by 84%

Foreign portfolio investors are making a robust comeback to Pakistan’s debt and equity markets

Karachi to host green transhipment terminal by global giant Maersk

The leading global logistics firm, aims to set up Karachi's first Green Transhipment Terminal, aligning with Pakistan's investment and regional connectivity goals