RPO assures business community of improved security, law &amp; order

ISLAMABAD: National Productivity Organization (NPO) Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry on Tuesday highlighted the strategic importance of human capital...

FCC upholds super tax, clears way for Rs300b revenue

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday dismissed all petitions challenging the super tax and upheld the constitutional validity...

S&P outlook aligns with central bank forecasts, signals stability: Khurram Schehzad

KARACHI: Pakistan’s finance ministry adviser Khurram Schehzad said on Tuesday S&P Global Market Intelligence’s latest macroeconomic forecast for Pakistan broadly...

SCP declares FBR tax orders issued after legal time limit unlawful

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has declared tax orders issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after...

FBR abolishes role of local agents in assessing duties, taxes on vehicles’ import

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) abolishing the role of authorised local agents...

Pakistan Customs highlights role in protecting society, destroys Rs1.2b smuggled goods at WCO 2026 event

LAHORE: Pakistan Customs underscored its commitment to safeguarding society and strengthening trade facilitation in line with the World Customs Organization’s...

FBR warns of action against customs officials using social media

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict action against Customs officers and officials found using social media...

Uzbekistan, Pakistan poise to deepen ties as President Mirziyoyev plans February visit

KARACHI: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s upcoming visit to Islamabad in February 2026 is set to mark a major step forward in...

Macroeconomic stability maintained in 1st half of FY26: Finance Ministry

ISLAMABAD: The country’s economy has completed first half of FY2026 with continued macroeconomic stability, reflected in contained inflation, rebound Large...

WB urges tax reforms, environmental measures to boost Pakistan’s revenue

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has released a report on development in South Asia, emphasizing the need to improve Pakistan’s tax...

Pakistan must prioritize exports for economic revival: ICCI

ISLAMABAD: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, while talking to a visiting delegation...

Message of Chief Collector Enforcement Basit Maqsood Abbasi on Int’l Customs Day 2026

KARACHI: Chief Collector Customs Basit Maqsood Abbasi in his message on the occasion of International Customs Day 2026 said, “I...

FBR Member Customs Operations, Syed Shakeel Shah message on Int’l Customs Day 2026

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah in his message on the occasion of International...

FBR issues withholding statements in IRIS for e-commerce sellers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a new requirement for e-commerce suppliers and courier companies that is...

PM’s coordinator Ihsaan inaugurates mega leather show, underscores govt’s trade focus

ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Commerce, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, has inaugurated the mega leather show at the...

Inclusion of Islamabad Airport in privatization program under long term concession mode

ISLAMABAD: The government has been actively considering a range of options for outsourcing operations at three major airports—Islamabad International Airport...

SBP holds policy rate at 10.5pc despite expectations of further cut

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 10.5% in its first...

Pakistan’s maritime sector records $360m profits in 2025: minister

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhary has said that maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360...

Provinces need to step up tax collection: FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial