Concept takes aim at emissions, health, and other human challenges. 170km long. 500m high. 200m wide. These are the proposed specifications for a revolutionary new city concept called THE LINE that, …
Myanmar’s military regime victimising women online
A report by Myanmar Witness reveals that since the 2021 coup, attacks on social media have increased fivefold. Targeted “doxxing” is widespread. Many offensive posts have been removed, but …
Thaksin’s daughter rejects rumours of a secret deal for his return to Thailand
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has dismissed rumours of a political deal between the opposition Pheu Thai Party and the ruling Palang Pracharath Party to facilitate her exiled father’s return to Thailand.
Bproperty to merge with Australian-based Digital Classifieds Group
Bproperty, a real estate solutions provider in Bangladesh, has announced that it will merge with Australian-based Digital Classifieds Group (DCG).
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s security withdrawn from his Bani Gala mansion
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan no longer has any security officials at his Bani Gala mansion as Islamabad police asked its officers to leave the property on Friday. One Deputy …
Indians eyeing international gateway cities and are among highest number of property owners in London
Volatility and uncertainty in recent years have encouraged wealthy Indians to apply for residence opportunities via investment in real estate. Global wealth is on a rise and hitting new highs. Thanks …
India’s 1.4 bn population could become world economy’s new growth engine
Bloomberg Economics expects the nation’s per capita income to pull even with some developed countries in that span, putting Modi’s goal within reach …
Lebanon considers land for new DPW building
The Town of Lebanon is considering a proposal to purchase land to use for the new home of the Department of Public Works (DPW). At their meeting on Monday night, the town’s planning and zoning …
Gulf royals own more than £1bn of UK property via tax havens
New government register shows how offshore jurisdictions used for ownership of nearly 200 properties including hotels and country estates …
Taxation of immovable property
The National Assembly through the Finance Act 2012 amended section 37(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 [“the Ordinance”] and for the first time levied capital gains tax (CGT) on disposal of …