Category: Practical Matters
What is the benefit of becoming a filer in Pakistan
Should I Become a Tax Filer? This is a common question asked by non-filers who receive incomes from registered entities and maintain bank accounts. Currently, there are some 2.5 Million filers in the the system, representing less than 1% of total population. Among the 99% of the population as non-filers, at least 50% receive a…
PEC EPE Exam Numercial Questions for Construction Materials and Machinery
PEC EPE Exam Numercial Questions for Construction Materials and Machinery Click here for MCQs for Construction Materials and Machinery A concrete mix contains cement, sand, and coarse aggregates in the ratio of 1:2:4 by weight. If the total weight of the mix is 1000 kg, calculate the weight of each component in the mix. Solution:…
How to Register a Construction Company in Pakistan
If you’re an entrepreneur or a seasoned professional in the engineering industry, establishing a contractor firm can be a rewarding venture. To ensure your contractor firm’s credibility and legal standing, registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is a crucial step. The PEC is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing engineering practices in Pakistan and…
Book stores in Lahore
As a book lover I am lucky to be living in Lahore, a hub for Literature and cultural festivals, frequent and random book fairs. The city is peppered with all types of book stores carrying a variety of reading materials catering to readers of all ages and taste. With numerous book stores and fairs I…
Sports shops in Lahore
Lahore is divided into markets for various types of goods. This happens when one person opens a successful store and other proprietors open shops selling the same type of item right next door. The result: not shops but entire markets catering to a specific clientele. Based on that logic, we list the most popular shops…
Lahore to Quetta 40DN Jaffar Express Train
Pakistan Railways is more than just a means of nationwide transportation. It’s a continuing legacy of a powerful empire that emphasized on learning the history, culture, and geography of its territory. The tracks laid during the British Raj still offer the same discovery of Pakistan’s features, and act as a time portal showing what was…
Does hi-octane give better mileage?
Does Hi-Octane fuel give better fuel mileage than the regular petrol? We decided to fill up the tank with Hi-Octane petrol and compare the results. The car used normally gives just over 400 kilometers on a fuel tank of regular fuel. That’s about 35 liters of petrol. On the next fill, we bought 36 liters…
SECP Certified True Copy Fees
Several documents are attached to your company registered with SECP. Certified true copies of these documents are often required for verification purposes and are usually needed for opening business accounts, obtaining paid up capital certificates, or registering with a regulatory body such as the Pakistan Engineering Council. On this page we show some of the…
Is solar panel a good investment in Pakistan?
Solar panels are sprouting on rooftops of homes in Pakistan at an amazing speed. Every day I see a new small or large house proudly displaying an angled load of some 10 or more panels . The residents hope that this investment will rescue them from the perpetual rise in their electricity bills and provide continued…
Toyota Yaris vs Honda City Which is Better
Today, we explore two formidable contenders in the B-class sedan category: the Honda City vs the Toyota Yaris. By delving into the unique features offered by each car, we will be better able to decide between the 2 titans and decide which one is better. Since the introduction of the B-class Sedan by Japanese car…