FBR Registers FIR Against Fashion Designer Nomi Ansari Over Rs 1.25 Billion Sales Tax Fraud

FBR Registers FIR Against Fashion Designer Nomi Ansari Over Rs 1.25 Billion Sales Tax Fraud

KARACHI: 24 April 2025 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its crackdown against tax evaders and has now registered a First Information Report (FIR) against internationally acclaimed fashion designer Nomi Ansari in a case involving Rs 1.25 billion sales tax fraud. According to sources, the Corporate Tax Office Karachi, under the FBR, launched…

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Bykeas ‘Bill to Company’ Feature Gains Traction Among Corporates; Partners with WalkEaze

Bykea, Pakistans leading ride-hailing and logistics platform, is rapidly making inroads into the corporate sector with the growing popularity of its latest feature, Bill to Company. The innovative offering allows employees to use Bykeas wide range of servicessuch as rides, deliveries, and errandswithout paying out of pocket, as the bills are sent directly to their…

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Karachi's Shady Skyline: Homebuyers Victimized by Builders Mafia

Karachi’s Shady Skyline: Homebuyers Victimized by Builders Mafia

Karachi, Pakistan – Homebuyers in Karachi are increasingly falling prey to the unethical practices of a powerful “Builders Mafia” operating in the city’s real estate sector. Numerous accounts reveal a pattern of unfair dealings, leaving citizens financially burdened and without timely possession of their hard-earned properties. Frustrated customers report a disturbing trend of builders arbitrarily…

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Okra: A Mediterranean Culinary Gem in the Heart of Karachi

Okra: A Mediterranean Culinary Gem in the Heart of Karachi

Karachi, Pakistan In the bustling and vibrant city of Karachi, food enthusiasts now have a refined destination to explore Mediterranean cuisine at its finestOkra, a 45-seat Mediterranean restaurant delivering an exceptional gastronomic experience. Known for its warm hospitality and intimate setting, Okra promises a personalized dining experience with every visit. Guests are welcomed by a…

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TMC North Nazimabad Honors HUM TV President Sultana Siddiqui with Road Named After Her in Karachi

TMC North Nazimabad Honors HUM TV President Sultana Siddiqui with Road Named After Her in Karachi

Karachi: In a historic and heartwarming tribute to one of Pakistans most influential media personalities, the Town Municipal Corporation (TMC) of North Nazimabad has honored HUM TV President and founder of Hum Network Limited, Madam Sultana Siddiqui, by naming a road after her. The inauguration ceremony, held on April 18th in North Nazimabad Town, Karachi,…

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Merit Packaging Launches Ramadan Ration Distribution Drive 2025 to Support Employees

Ramadan, a sacred month of reflection, unity, and generosity, is being observed with great devotion across the globe. As part of its commitment to employee welfare, Merit Packaging has initiated the Ramadan Ration Distribution Drive 2025, a thoughtful initiative aimed at supporting its workforce during this holy month. The company organized the distribution of essential…

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Akbar Ali Khan elected as AMUOBA President and assumes role of SSUET Chancellor

Akbar Ali Khan elected as AMUOBA President and assumes role of SSUET Chancellor

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Akbar Ali Khan, a son of the illustrious Engr Zakir Ali Khan, the close associate of Engr Z A Nizami, the founder of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), has taken over as its fourth Chancellor, replacing Jawaid Anwar. At the time of the…

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POST COVID SCENARIO: Tolga Ucak advises KCCI to send business delegation to Turkey after April

Consul General of Turkey Tolga Ucak has said that as the coronavirus situation was likely to improve after April 2021 therefore, the Karachi Chambers business community should immediately start online interactions with their Turkish counterparts and subsequently look into the possibility of sending a business delegation to Turkey in the post COVID scenario to explore…

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Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday directed concerned officials to make Al Markaz e Islami more beautiful

Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday directed concerned officials to make Al Markaz e Islami more beautiful and complete the renovation works at the earliest. After construction of auditorium, Islamic, educational and other events would be arranged here to apprise the youth about our rich civilization, the Administrator passed these remarks while talking to concerned…

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Zubair Motiwala demands KCCIs representation at all Boards/ Institutions providing basic infrastructure & civic amenities

Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Zubair Motiwala, while appreciating ECCs endorsement to Rs739 billion Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP), stressed that although KTP covers some desperately needed projects for Karachi but the extension of Lyari Expressway and Northern Bypass must also be included in KTP which would…

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Hundreds of thousands of residents of Korangi would be facilitated through construction of 7000 road in Korangi: Administrator Karachi

Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday said that hundreds of thousands of residents of Korangi would be facilitated through construction of 7000 road in Korangi. Before the construction, sewerage line was also laid which would resolve the issue of over flowing. Our priority is to uplift the infrastructure. We are trying to complete the road…

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Karachi-Mirpurkhas Mehran Express resumed

Karachi-Mirpurkhas Mehran Express resumed

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Pakistan Railways, in view of the public demand, has resumed the operations of the Karachi-Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Mehran Express from City Railway station Karachi on December 20. Sabir Qaimkhani, a federal lawmaker from NA-226 Hyderabad-II, saw off the passengers of this much-desired public facility. During the annual DS…

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Rehabilitation of China Creek Bridge in full swing

Rehabilitation of China Creek Bridge in full swing

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The rehabilitation work of China Creek Bridge, located near Karachi Port Trust (KPT) connecting City Station with the port directly, is in full swing these days. The direct and the easiest connectivity between the two places is a major facility towards achieving a smooth and sustained…

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Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday directed Medical and Health Services to establish oxygen plant to ensure timely provision of oxygen to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s hospitals. COVID-19 special ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital should remain functional around the clock. The doctors and paramedics should be provided personal protection equipment and other preventive kits as their lives are equally valuable. The officers who raise issues in the department should also come up with solutions of the issues. Budget for next fiscal year should be made by keeping ground realities in the mind, the Administrator passed these remarks while presiding over a meeting of Medical and Health Services and Finance departments at his office here. Ahmed said that hospitals are made to facilitate the citizens and all 14 medical institutions should remain functional around the clock. He also advised the doctors and paramedical staff to adopt precautionary measures while treating the patients. “Lives of doctors and paramedics are equally valuable for us,” he added. The Administrator also sought recommendations from Senior Director Medical and Health Service for establishing oxygen plant to ensure timely provision of oxygen to hospitals. Senior Director Medical and Health Services Dr Salma Kausar informed Ahmed that there are 5579 people including doctors and paramedical staff are employed at KMC’s hospital. She said that provision of oxygen to hospitals cost Rs 1.4 million per month. Dr Salma said that a large number of people visit KMC’s hospital and they are provided proper treatment. Ahmed directed all health institutions should be made fully functional as they cater low-income areas. A list for equipment needed at Gizri Medical center should be compiled and sent for approval. Addressing the officers of finance department, the Administrator said that team work is needed to bring stability in any department. He said that no compromise would be made on revenue target, asking the departmental heads to achieve their target at all cost. Ahmed said that financial issues of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation would be resolved on priority basis He also passed directives to give priority to Information and Technology so that financial issues could be made transparent. Ahmed directed that the next fiscal year budget should be prepared by keeping the needs of the people and the works which facilitate the people at large should be given priority.

KMC Administrator sought recommendations from Senior Director Medical and Health Service for establishing oxygen plant

Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday directed Medical and Health Services to establish oxygen plant to ensure timely provision of oxygen to Karachi Metropolitan Corporations hospitals. COVID-19 special ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital should remain functional around the clock. The doctors and paramedics should be provided personal protection equipment and other preventive kits as their…

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