FBR makes asset declaration mandatory for officers seeking promotions
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for officers seeking promotion to submit asset declarations along...
PM reaffirms government’s support for foreign investors, strategic technology partners
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting foreign investors and strategic technology partners....
Japan to provide $18.62m grant for child healthcare facilities in South Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The Governments of Pakistan and Japan have signed a JPY 2.91 billion (approximately $18.62 million) grant agreement to improve...
FBR moves to curb smuggling with plan to establish digital enforcement stations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced plans to establish Digital Enforcement Stations across Pakistan as part of...
Islamabad RTO holds interactive tax session with business community
ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner, Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad, Ms. Ayesha Farooq, along with her team members, visited the Islamabad Chamber...
Torkham Customs seizes over 21,000 rounds of arms, ammunition in smuggling attempt
TORKHAM: Pakistan Customs authorities at Torkham foiled a major attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition into Pakistan, seizing over 21,000...
FTO prioritises complaints from overseas Pakistanis, appoints Registrar to oversee process
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the FTO Secretariat to prioritise the complaints of overseas Pakistanis to ensure they...
Aurangzeb meets Icoin Technology delegation, discusses Pakistan’s emerging digital asset framework
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation from Icoin Technology...
LHC seeks reply from FBR on alleged illegal distribution of rewards
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to senior government officials, seeking their replies to allegations of unlawful...
PMA urges PM to intervene over FBR raids on private clinics
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has voiced strong concern over raids conducted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)...
SECP’s reforms boost company registrations, enhance business transparency
ISLAMABAD: The digital and administrative reforms introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have led to a...
PRA seals three outlets including renowned food chain
LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified enforcement operations across the province to curb tax evasion and ensure compliance with...
Member Customs Shakeel Shah visits Customs House Quetta to review anti-smuggling strategy
QUETTA: In line with the Federal Board of Revenue’s strategy to enhance anti-smuggling enforcement and facilitate legitimate trade, Syed Shakeel...
53rd CTP probationary officers of IRS visit FBR headquarter
ISLAMABAD: Nine probationary officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from the 53rd Common Training Programme (CTP), undergoing training at...
Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss trade and regional issues
ISLAMABAD: Top Pakistani and Bangladeshi officials on Sunday reaffirmed the strength of their relations as they discussed bilateral, regional and...
SBP awaits cabinet approval for printing new currency notes
KARACHI: The State Bank is awaiting government approval for the final design for the printing of new currency notes. According...
Arif Habib eyes Pakistan’s blue economy after PIA acquisition, in talks with PNSC management: report
KARACHI: After acquiring a controlling stake in the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Arif Habib is now eyeing Pakistan’s blue economy,...
PTBA urges FBR to end unequal enforcement of section 7E on properties
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately stop what...
Govt opens fast-track licences for ferry services
KARACHI: Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced that licences for long-delayed ferry services are now being issued within...
Privatisation Commission cancels HBFCL sale, restructures major transactions
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board cancelled the negotiated sale of a 51% stake in House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL)...
