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Pakistan Pavilion Opens at Middle East Energy 2025

The Pakistan Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the 49th edition of Middle East Energy 2025, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 7 to 9, 2025. The event is recognized as one of the premier energy exhibitions in the region, attracting over 40,000 energy professionals and 1,600 international exhibitors. The inauguration ceremony was led by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who emphasized the importance of this event for showcasing Pakistan's capabilities in the energy sector. During the inauguration, Ambassador Tirmizi expressed pride in the participation of eight leading Pakistani companies under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). These companies are showcasing innovations across five key energy transition sectors: Smart Solutions, Clean & Renewable Energy, Backup Generators & Critical Power, Transmission & Distribution, and Energy Consumption & Management. This diver...
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Government may ban bank accounts for non-filers




The Pakistani government, in a major step toward improving tax compliance, has announced harsh measures aimed at non-filers following the 2024–25 budget. Nearly two million people whose tax returns have not been filed will have their bank accounts and mobile SIM cards blocked by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This effort intends to widen the tax base and improve tax compliance among citizens.

Telecom companies and banks have already received orders from the FBR to identify and stop providing services to non-filers. The telecom firms have been directed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to promptly comply with these directives, which would result in the barring of SIM cards until the relevant users file their tax returns and obtain approval from the FBR.

This program is a component of the government's larger plan to raise tax income and deal with budgetary issues. Telecom firms are subject to inspections by the FBR to ensure compliance, and telecom operators are obliged to submit compliance reports by designated deadlines. The administration thinks that these actions would promote tax compliance and accountability, which is essential for the nation's economic stability.

But the action has drawn criticism and debate. Some contend that employing such forceful measures might not be the best approach to increase tax collection and might perhaps cause discomfort to the public. Critics advise examining foreign models that use incentives rather than punitive tactics to promote tax compliance. 
Overall, the government's attempts to broaden the tax base are praiseworthy, but how they are carried out and received by the people will determine how successful they are in the long run. The following months will demonstrate if these actions successfully improve tax compliance or provide new difficulties for the administration

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