SBP governor outlines cautiously optimistic outlook on economic recovery

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal directed Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO)...

FBR’s harassment of taxpayers unacceptable: Dr. Khalil Ahmad

MULTAN: Dr. Khalil Ahmad, In-charge of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Multan Secretariat, has slammed the Federal Board of Revenue...

FBR & AGPR clash over special customs duty reconciliation figures

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that Rs21.3 billion collected as Special Customs Duty (SCD) during fiscal...

FBR declares Karachi as Pakistan’s leading tax contributor in FY2024

KARACHI: Karachi has been recognized as the top contributor to Pakistan’s tax revenue for the fiscal year 2024, providing a...

ATIR rejects appeal filed by overseas Pakistani for use of electronically scanned signature

LAHOREs: Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad has conveyed to the overseas Pakistanis that their appeals against the Federal Board...

IFA, ICCI join hands for better business support

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) held a meeting with Deputy Director of the Islamabad Food Authority...

No relief for electricity consumers: IMF rejects govt’s proposal to cut sales tax

ISLAMABAD: The claim of the government to reduce electricity tariff received a rude shock as the global lender IMF (International...

Smuggling flourishes in Multan & Southern Punjab again

MULTAN: Despite frequent assurances from authorities that smuggling activities in Multan and surrounding areas of Southern Punjab are under control,...

Multan Customs leading the charge in FBR’s automation revolution.

MULTAN: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made significant strides in automating its operations, with the Multan Customs Collectorate...

Multan RTO emerges as leading contributor of tax collection

MULTAN: Regional Tax Office (RTO) Multan has made significant strides in tax collection, positioning itself as one of the best-performing...

Ahsan directs development of marketing templates, packages for Gwadar Port’s cost-effective trade routes

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed the quarters concerned to prepare marketing...

Bank loans to private sector skyrocket by over 265pc

KARACHI: Total bank loans to the private sector clocked in at Rs10.77 trillion in the current financial year 2024-25 from...

Call for collaboration with China’s chemical industry to improve Pakistan’s competitiveness

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Vice President Zafar Iqbal has stressed the need for taking...

Faisalabad Appraisement unveils new SOPs for scanned images

MULTAN: To enhance efficiency, security, and transparency of bonded cargo movement, the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement Faisalabad has introduced new...

FBR notifies new point scoring mechanism for customs agents & performance

MULTAN: In a bold step to revolutionize the customs clearance process, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a...

Federal Cabinet declares FBR’s infrastructure as critical

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has declared the infrastructure of the Federal Board of Revenue as critical under the Pakistan Electronic...

Denmark to work with Pakistan to attract investments in addressing climate change: Envoy

ISLAMABAD: Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf underscored the collaborative role of Denmark and SDPI in creating a conducive environment for climate...

FBR seeks data from 17 foreign countries to curb tax evasion

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made significant strides in tackling tax evasion as it processed 30 requests...

Finance minister for timely policy measures to address critical needs