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McDonald’s Pakistan celebrates 28 years, recognises partners
ISLAMABAD: McDonald’s Pakistan has marked 28 years of operations in the country by recognizing the local businesses and organizations that...
Punjab’s e-Biz platform processes over 146,000 business applications
LAHORE: Punjab’s e-Biz platform has processed 146,025 business applications out of 176,243 received, as the province expands digital services for...
FBR may extend tax deadline by 15 days
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax...
Customs Enforcement foils smuggling bids worth over Rs154m across Balochistan
GADANI: Customs Enforcement in Gadani has seized smuggled goods worth over Rs154 mn, including the value of the vehicles used...
Govt mulls allowing private firms to directly import LNG amid Mideast tensions: Bloomberg
KARACHI: The federal government is considering allowing power plants and other private companies to directly import liquefied natural gas (LNG)...
FBR moves to seal businesses not linked to electronic monitoring system
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take action against registered business premises that fail to connect...
FBR raises electricity sales tax burden for steel industry
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has tightened the conditions for reduced sales tax rates on electricity consumed by...
Pakistan targets deeper bond market
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a strategic action plan to deepen Pakistan’s local currency bond market, targeting greater...
Govt finalizes modalities for export of 200,000 tons surplus sugar
ISLAMABAD: The government has finalized the modalities for the export of 200,000 metric tons of surplus sugar and approved the...
OGRA directs 41 OMCs to display PM fuel relief signage at petrol pumps
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has directed 41 oil marketing companies (OMCs) to display prescribed banners and...
Punjab set to launch crackdown on token, property tax defaulters
LAHORE: Punjab’s Excise and Taxation Department has decided to launch a crackdown on token tax and property tax defaulters from...
SECP proposes higher borrowing limits for microenterprises & housing loans
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed raising the maximum loan limit for microenterprise and housing...
PMA announces nationwide strike over FBR tax policies
LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) will lead a nationwide strike on September 30, shutting down medical facilities across the...
FBR IRIS Portal slows as tax return deadline nears
ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of taxpayers have been unable to file their income tax returns for the fiscal year 2025-26 due to...
FBR overhauls customs values of Aluminum Hydroxide vide VR No.2108/2026
KARACHI: The Directorate of Customs Valuation has issued Valuation Ruling No. 2108 of 2026 under Section 25A of the Customs...
FinMin Aurangzeb begins IMF talks on EFF, RSF reviews
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has begun discussions with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation on the reviews of Pakistan’s...
Mohsin Naqvi inspects 21 firefighting vehicles imported from China at Karachi Port
KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Karachi Port and inspected 21 state-of-the-art rescue and firefighting vehicles imported from China...
Bilal Bin Saqib delivers keynote address at Harvard Islamic Finance Conference
MASSACHUSETTS: Pakistan’s Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, MBE, delivered...
FBR orders 50pc fuel cut for official vehicles across field offices
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all field formations to immediately implement a government decision cutting fuel...
Special tax scheme for small shopkeepers in initial implementation phase
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stated that the Special Tax Scheme for Small Shopkeepers is currently in...
