FBR tax offices to remain open on Sept 27-28

PESHAWAR: On the directives of Additional Collector Khyber Pakhtunkhwwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) North, Muhammad Abbas Khan, a team from the...

Major Customs breach at Karachi Port, BTHP accused of illegal cargo release

KARACHI: A huge customs scandal has broken out at Karachi Port, where a terminal operator, BTHP (Bahria Transshipment Hub of...

Pakistan’s short-term inflation decreases by 0.16% week-on-week, up 3.95% year-on-year

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation decreased by 0.16% in the week compared to the previous week, while it rose by 3.95%...

RCCI urges FBR to extend tax return submission deadline amid system issues

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the...

Pakistan-Russia freight train pilot run may carry rice containers

LAHORE: Pakistan is preparing for a historic leap in regional connectivity as negotiations progress to finalize the schedule for the...

Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to revive Dhaka-Karachi air, shipping links

KARACHI: Pakistan and Bangladesh officials agreed on Friday that direct flight and shipping services between Karachi and Dhaka were needed...

FBR notifies new jurisdiction for Directorate of Customs Intelligence & Risk Management

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new system for the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Risk...

IMF cautions FBR about revenue shortfalls as review talks begin

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to swiftly resolve pending court...

Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves rise to $19.79b

KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to $19,793.3 million as of 19 September 2025 while the reserves...

Pakistan’s rice exports to China increase nearly 70pc

BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China recorded robust growth in the first eight months of 2025, rising around 70% year-on-year,...

IMF ‘urges’ Pakistan for speedy clearance of FBR-related court cases

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began their second review talks on the ongoing loan program, with discussions...

No change in Income Tax Return Form 2025 made: FBR

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) clarified that no amendments have been made to the Income Tax Return Form 2025,...

FBR transfers five PCS officers of BS-19-20 to different stations

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfer and posting of five senior officers from the...

Senate panel disputes FBR’s challenge of President’s order on MH Traders’ tax case

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance raised concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to challenge a...

SCCI praises govt’s decision of devising roadmap to boost investment, trade

PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) lauded the government’s decision to frame a comprehensive roadmap to boost investment...

All-out efforts to be made for revival of Faisalabad dry port: Collector Appraisement Ali Raza Hanjra

FAISALABAD: Chief Collector Customs Appraisement Punjab Muhammad Ali Raza Hanjra said that all-out efforts would be made for revival of...

Loans are not solution, world must honour climate pledges: PM Shehbaz

UNITED NATIONS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon the international community to honour its commitment on climate fiannce, stressing that...

FBR imposes withholding tax on wedding events

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a 10% withholding tax on wedding events, to be collected directly...

USS WAYNE E. MEYER arrives at Karachi Port for naval visit