Laws & Taxes

Punjab PAC-I has given deputy commissioners 60 days to compile a province-wide list of approved and illegal housing societies, including details of legal action against unauthorised schemes.

The CDA has sealed Bari Imam House in Islamabad over alleged encroachment on government-owned land as part of its ongoing anti-encroachment campaign.

The PTA recorded over 10,000 cyber alerts in 2024–25, escalated 1,500 incidents and blocked 534 malicious internet addresses amid rising cybersecurity threats in Pakistan.

The Federal Constitutional Court has issued new guidelines to speed up land consolidation cases, prevent unnecessary delays and protect property rights, directing Punjab revenue authorities to resolve long-pending land disputes efficiently.

Pakistan’s REIT sector faces tax and property valuation challenges despite growing investment potential. Experts urge simpler tax rules, transparent valuations and stronger governance to attract investors and support sustainable market growth.

The National Assembly has approved converting State Life Insurance Corporation into a company, paving the way for potential restructuring and future privatisation while protecting policyholders and employees’ benefits.

AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities forced government websites across Europe offline, prompting cybersecurity warnings as authorities rushed to secure vulnerable systems against potential cyberattacks.

Pakistan’s $2.3 billion smart meter project aims to install 16.2 million meters, but business leaders warn consumers could face Rs1.4 trillion in payments over 12 years.

The FBR will brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on faceless tax administration, AI-based tax analysis and digital monitoring reforms aimed at closing Pakistan’s estimated Rs1 trillion tax gap across 18 sectors.