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FBR ‘delays’ SIMs, connection suspension of non-filers

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has delayed the crackdown on non-filers' SIMs and utility connections following legal issues and incomplete Income Tax General Order. The IMF's demand to boost tax compliance in Pakistan led to this decision. However, action may begin by March 1 after resolving legal matters. IMF has approved a $700 million loan for Pakistan.
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US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence -sources

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The Biden administration has opted to defer the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-manufactured rifles destined for Israel, citing apprehensions regarding attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This decision, disclosed by sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday, reveals a diplomatic pivot rooted in concerns about the potential misuse of the weapons in ongoing conflicts in the region.