FBR to commence digital tax operations training for nearly 1,100 officers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to launch an extensive training program aimed at equipping its officers...
LCCI urges govt to address transporters’ concerns promptly
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Wednesday urged government to address transporters’ concerns promptly. In a joint statement,...
Sugar prices record a drop of Rs35-40 per kg
KARACHI: Sugar prices in Pakistan have taken a notable dip, with rates in Karachi dropping to Rs 160-165 per kilogram. The...
SBP for use of Green Taxonomy to promote climate resilience, sustainable economic activities
KARACHI: In a bid to promote climate resilient and sustainable economic activities, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Wednesday, instructed financial...
PRA holds meeting on administrative, legal reform agenda
LAHORE:The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) is continuing its administrative and legal reform agenda. In the 130th Authority meeting chaired by...
US Exim Bank approves $1.25b financing for Reko Diq Project
ISLAMABAD: The Reko Diq project has taken a major step forward as the US Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) has formally approved...
FBR puts lavish social media users under scrutiny in tax crackdown
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has said that individuals flaunting luxury cars, designer clothing and...
FBR suspends Customs inspector deputed at Islamabad airport for misconduct
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) suspended a Customs inspector at Islamabad International Airport following a complaint alleging extortion,...
Pakistan ‘receives’ $1.2b from IMF under EFF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ‘received’ a $1.2 billion installment from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As per details, the third tranche...
FBR intensifies action against tax evaders
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, Rashid Langrial, has stated that a vigorous nationwide crackdown against tax evaders...
12 energy projects completed across Sindh under CPEC
ISLAMABAD: The energy portfolio of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Sindh’s less developed regions has recorded notable progress with...
Asian Development Bank upgrades Pakistan GDP growth forecast to 3pc
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday upgraded Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 from 2.7 percent to 3...
Pakistan says $50m meat export deal with Tajikistan in final stage
KARACHI: Tajikistan has expressed interest in importing 100,000 tons of Pakistani meat worth more than $50 million, with both governments expected...
Quetta Customs seizes 3 luxury NCP vehicles worth Rs210m
QUETTA: In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Mobile Squad of Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized three non-custom-paid (NCP) luxury vehicles...
Faisalabad Customs foils bid to import prohibited pyrotechnic items into Pakistan
FAISALABAD: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement Faisalabad has successfully intercepted a significant attempt to import prohibited pyrotechnic items into Pakistan which...
Dubai International Chamber opens office in Karachi to expand trade, investment links
KARACHI: The Dubai International Chamber has opened a representative office in Karachi as part of an effort to deepen trade and...
Pakistan, UK discuss tax reform & digital governance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom reaffirmed cooperation on economic reform and digital governance with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb telling UK...
IMF urges Pakistan to maintain tough reforms after approving $1.29b loan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $1.29 billion to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...
Karachi LTO starts monitoring foreign assets of high net-worth individuals
KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has initiated the assessment and monitoring of foreign assets belonging to several high net-worth...
FTO highlights record surge in taxpayer confidence, 98% implementation rate
ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mehmood Jah on Wednesday said the FTO Secretariat had emerged as one of...
