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Tax audit, assessment: FBR implements faceless system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a comprehensive framework for conducting tax audits, income tax assessments and related income tax and sales tax recovery proceedings against the taxpayers through the National Faceless Centre (NFC) with the help of artificial intelligence from October 15, 2026.
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards of governors after 74 years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been named to head the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in 2027, marking the country’s first return to the position since 1953, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said on Friday.
India detains ‘cockroach’ founder, student leaders
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Zelenskiy blasts Trump’s diesel deal
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Inside America: Those who speak for Trump are punished by life
After just five days, the President's spokeswoman has to vacate her post. A foreseeable failure, which says a lot about her boss. A polemic.
Ukraine War: Trump Uses Decree to Suspend Parts of Russia Sanctions
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