Govt hikes petrol price by Rs13, diesel by Rs2

ISLAMABAD: The probationary officers of 51st Common Training Programme (CTP) visited the Federal Board of Revenue Headquarters as part of...

FBR transfers 46 PCS officers of BS-19 to BS-21

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfers and postings of 46 Pakistan Customs Service (PCS)...

Multan Customs trade facilitation desk trying to engage business community of South Punjab

MULTAN: Customs Trade Facilitation desk's struggle to engage business community in South Punjab due lack of proper awareness. The Model...

Pakistan wants to learn from Saudi Arabia to develop Sovereign Wealth Fund: Shamshad

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar expressed the desire to learn from the...

Pakistan’s economic outlook report shows reduction in remittances

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Outlook report showed a reduction in Pakistan’s remittances, imports, and current account deficit in the first six...

FBR surpasses revenue target for current fiscal year

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reportedly collected Rs5,150 billion in revenue which is more than the target...

Punjab launches online portal for issuance of weapons licenses

LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab government under CM Mohsin Naqvi has achieved another milestone by eradicating corruption in the issuance of arms...

Pak-KSA agree to increase bilateral economic, trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday agreed for increasing bilateral economic and trade relations to enhance the...

MCCI to move Tax Ombudsman for deferment of FBR SROs enforcement

MULTAN: The taxation sub-committee of the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) decided to file an appeal with the...

Finance minister attends International Customs Day celebrations in Karachi

KARACHI: Held annually on 26th January to highlight the contributions of customs administrations across the globe, the International Customs Day...

FBR & FMU to enhance coordination to combat illicit finance

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana emphasised the need for sustained collaboration between Federal Board of...

IMF revises Pakistan’s GDP growth projection to 2pc

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate projection to 2% for Pakistan...

SBP notifies 100pc advance import payment approval

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted approval for 100 percent advance payment for imports. The decision, outlined...

SBP organizes art competition for new banknote designs

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been organizing an Art Competition to have innovative and thematic design ideas...

FBR restructuring to broaden tax base, enhance revenue collection: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Shamshad Akhtar has said that the Federal Cabinet has approved the restructuring...

China ‘agrees’ on $2b debt rollover to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, China has “agreed” on a rollover of $2 billion debt to Pakistan. According to sources...

SBP to introduce new series of currency notes

30/01/2024

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to introduce a new series of currency notes, boasting enhanced security...

Petrol prices likely to inflate by over Rs7 per litre from Feb 1

30/01/2024

ISLAMABAD: The outgoing caretaker government is expected to increase the prices of petroleum products from February 1, 2024, for the...

FBR transfers 39 PCS officers of BS-16-17 to different stations