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Afghanistan Earthquake Tragedy: Hearts Heavy as Region Mourns

A devastating earthquake has shaken eastern Afghanistan, leaving our neighboring nation in profound grief and desperate need of rescue operations. The catastrophic tremors have claimed at least 1,400 precious lives and left over 3,000 people injured across the affected regions. Families have been torn apart, communities destroyed, and countless survivors remain trapped beneath the rubble, fighting for their lives as rescue teams race against time. International Response In response to this humanitarian crisis, the United Arab Emirates has mobilized comprehensive relief efforts under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. UAE Search and Rescue teams, alongside units from the Joint Operations Command, have been deployed to coordinate with local Afghan authorities. The UAE mission includes conducting crucial field assessments to determine proper response strategies, providing logistical support to affected areas, and executing rescue operations to ext...
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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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