Significant macroeconomic stability achieved through structural reforms: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that Pakistan’s economic direction had been set right...
FBR targets flashy influencer CEO over flaunting undeclared luxury cars
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on individuals flaunting luxury lifestyles on social media...
PRA seizes records of major food chain over alleged tax evasion
LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has seized the business records of a well-known food chain following allegations of large-scale...
Pakistan, Türkiye reaffirm commitment to boost bilateral trade
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, in...
Govt mulls options for reducing high income and sales tax rates: report
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explore options for reducing high income...
Petrol up by Rs2.43, diesel by Rs3.02 per litre for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a fresh increase in petroleum product prices for the upcoming fortnight, following recommendations from the...
ICCI greets Turkiye, vows to expand bilateral trade ties
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu has said that Türkiye and Pakistan enjoy deep-rooted and brotherly...
Pakistan, Iran agree to deepen trade, push for $10bn annual target by 2028
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri-Moghaddam to discuss measures for expanding trade and...
LHC upholds CCP’s authority, rejects Honda Atlas bid to stall inquiry
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed the petition filed by Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited against the Competition...
Tax return filing hits record 5.9 million, reflects rising compliance, public confidence: FBR
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) here on Friday reported a 17.6% rise in income tax return filings for...
FBR faces revenue shortfall of Rs270b during first four months of FY-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a significant shortfall of Rs270 billion in tax collection during the first...
US delegation explores Pakistan’s critical minerals potential
ISLAMABAD: A high-level US delegation met with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on Friday to discuss cooperation in the minerals and...
IMF extends deadline given to Pakistan to submit governance, corruption report
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended the deadline given to Pakistan for the submission of Governance and Corruption...
Pakistan unveils results of Offshore Bid Round 2025 after 18 years
KARACHI: The Ministry of Energy, Pakistan, has announced results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, the first in 18 years,...
Pakistan, ASEAN explore new horizons for investment
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh hosted a high-level meeting with a joint delegation of Association...
SECP holds awareness session for SIFC officials
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted an awareness session for officials of the Special Investment Facilitation Council...
ICCI calls for treating cold storage sector as an industry
ISLAMABAD: Acting President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Tahir Ayub expressed concern over the commercial electricity tariff...
Pak-Kuwait sign agreement amount $25m for hydro power project
LAHORE: Pakistan and Kuwait Strengthen Development Cooperation through Signing of Second Loan Agreement amount USD 25 million for Mohmand Dam...
PM orders forensic audit of PRAL after revelation of 2018–19 tax fraud
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif ordered a forensic audit of the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) system through an...
Pakistan Customs seizes smuggled cigarettes, raw materials worth Rs1.1b
ISLAMABAD: In a series of coordinated intelligence-based enforcement actions, Pakistan Customs Enforcement under the Chief Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad,...
