FBR amends rules for sales tax integration

PESHAWAR: President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Fuad Ishaq and Shante Moore, U.S Consul General in Peshawar agreed...

FBR to take stern action against all non-filer govt officials, bankers & bureaucrats

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started a drive against non-filers in senior bureaucracy, financial institutions, public sector...

Quetta Customs, FC impound smuggled goods from 22 vehicles in Katcha area

QUETTA: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement and FC Baluchistan officials has seized 22 trucks and buses carrying smuggled goods worth millions...

Khuzdar Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs50m from two Daewoo buses

KHUZDAR: Collectorate of Customs has seized smuggled goods worth Rs50 million during two raids. The total value of the catch...

Gohar Ejaz holds meetings with Chinese businessman to boost trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Minister of Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz, who is leading a 20-member delegation to China held meetings with Chinese businessman...

Pakistan ‘assures’ IMF to increase petroleum levy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reportedly assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase petroleum levy in FY2024-25 as Islamabad is planning...

State Bank of Pakistan expected to hold interest rates at 22pc

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to hold its key policy rate steady at a fourth straight...

Tax evasion: Appraisement SAPT seizes smuggled motors worth Rs103.7m

KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Appraisement South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) has seized a consignment of assorted stainless steel submersible motors...

ADB approves $155m to help boost Pakistan women’s access to finance

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $155.5 million in financing for Pakistan that will support policy reforms enhancing...

US official calls on Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD: United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Affairs Elizabeth Horst called on Caretaker Federal Minister...

ECNEC approves 9 projects worth over Rs371.849b

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in its meeting, chaired by Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue...

Punjab to introduce virtual smart cards for vehicle registration

LAHORE: The Punjab Excise & Taxation Department has announced a plan to introduce virtual smart cards for vehicle registration in...

Govt to woo global brands under ‘Made in Pakistan’ initiative

LAHORE: The government has decided to support and bring major international brands to Pakistan by allowing them to increase sourcing...

Customs I&I files FIR against 12 importers for clearing goods via illegal channels

KARACHI: Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against 12 importers for...

President sets aside Banking Obmudsman’s ruling on excessive int’l transaction charges

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has set aside the order of Pakistan Banking Mohtasib and held that without...

Second meeting of SIFC working group on development of special economic zones held

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad chaired the second and final meeting of the Working Group on Development...

Pakistan petrol prices set for major decrease

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani consumers may witness a significant reduction in fuel prices, with petrol expected to decrease by Rs13 and diesel...

China, UAE likely to invest $500m in Pakistan’s LNG projects

ISLAMABAD: China and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are likely to invest $500 million in two Liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects...

FBR to implement e-ST integration system at multinational companies