Sales tax issue: FBR forms panels for redressal of traders’ grievances
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted two high-level committees to ensure accountability, fairness, and transparency in actions...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to boost defence ties
ISLAMABAD: Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasserzade met with Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif in Islamabad, where the two...
Pakistan, Bangladesh to boost trade, energy cooperation, industrial linkage
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain...
Reforms in sales tax, federal excise laws implemented
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has imposed major reforms in sales tax and federal excise laws, which has come into effect...
KP-EZDMC, TDAP host training session on Amazon
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC), through its Inclusive Business Development Park (IBDP) in collaboration with...
Advisor to Finance Minister attends launch of ICMA Pakistan’s Budget 2025–26 Compendium
KARACHI: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has said that the government has focused on relief and recovery, with...
Local auto parts manufacturers warn of shutdown due to liberalised used car imports
ISLAMABAD: Domestic auto parts makers in Pakistan are threatening to shut down the nation’s car assembly business within the next...
Romania offers Port of Constanța for direct access to European markets for Pakistan
KARACHI: Romania has proposed the use of its Port of Constanța to provide Pakistan with direct access to European markets...
Iran eyes $10 billion trade deal on key Pakistan visit
LAHORE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived on a two-day official visit to Pakistan on Saturday. According to Iranian media, he...
Weekly inflation records 0.35pc decline: PBS
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released its weekly inflation data, showing a 0.35 per cent decline in...
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan vow to explore joint initiatives in Crypto, Blockchain
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan are moving toward stronger cooperation in rapidly evolving field of virtual assets after a high-level video...
FBR suspends 0.25pc goods penalty after backlash
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has temporarily suspended the 0.25% penalty on the declared value of goods. This...
FBR extends deadline for POS system integration
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a landmark notification, S.R.O. 1413(I)/2025, on August 1, 2025, making it mandatory...
FBR Call Center temporarily closed for maintenance
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a temporary closure of its FBR Call Center for scheduled maintenance....
FBR to take action against officials involved in misusing powers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken notice of growing concerns from the business community and has begun...
FBR cracks down on misuse of official vehicles after Karachi incident
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued strict instructions to all field formations to ensure full compliance with...
Petrol price cut by Rs7.54, diesel up slightly by Rs1.48
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday reduced the price of petrol by Rs7.54 per litre, setting the new rate at...
Punjab emerging as global role model, investment hub: Abuzar Shad
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Mian Abuzar Shad said on Wednesday that Punjab is emerging as...
NTBA challenges FBR’s new QR scan & system integration rules
NOWSHERA: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) recent push for digital security and compliance, involving mandatory QR code scanning for...
Pakistan to import US crude oil for the first time in October
KARACHI: Pakistan is set to import crude oil from the United States for the first time in its history. Synergico,...
