Pakistan’s tax, inflation burden triggers shutter-down strike in Karachi

Sep 03, 2026

A widening coalition of traders in Karachi has announced support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s nationwide shutter-down strike, protesting rising taxes, inflation and additional levies on petrol...

"Himachal budget anti-people, tax burden crushing public": BJP's Rajiv Bindal

Mar 24, 2026

BJP state president Rajiv Bindal launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led state government, alleging that its latest budget has imposed an excessive tax...

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis hoists tricolour flag, attends hoisting ceremony of Bombay High Court on the occasion of Indian Independence Day

Aug 15, 2025

The Maharashtra Chief Minister extended heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "constantly working to relieve the tax burden of the common man."

CAIT seeks further GST simplification, says monthly collections have risen sevenfold since rollout

May 31, 2026

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday called for further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, arguing that while...

FICCI hails PM's GST reforms announcement, says will reduce tax burden on consumers, businesses

Aug 15, 2025

Industry body FICCI has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the occasion of 79th Independence Day, which highlighted the need...

Commuters frazzled as Pakistan's petrol pumps run dry

Jul 06, 2024

The petroleum dealers were protesting against the government's decision to impose a 0.5 per cent advance turnover tax which, they say, would result in...