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President endorses 92pc of FTO orders against FBR
LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari has endorsed over 92 percent of the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) against...
KCCI proposes tax law change to ease burden on small businesses
KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has put forward a significant recommendation for tax structure reform in...
DG Valuation revises customs values for import of old & used computers vide VR No 2000/2025
KARACHI: Directorate General of Customs Valuation issued Valuation Ruling No. 2000/2025 dated April 23, 2025 to calculate duty and taxes...
Nepra ends dollar indexation for four power plants, saves consumers Rs1.6tr
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided to stop using dollar-based indexations for the Haveli Bahadur Shah,...
Finance Minister showcases Pakistan’s economic reforms, secures global support
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb concluded the fourth day of his visit to Washington, D.C.,...
Punjab Revenue Authority launches tax awareness campaign
LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a tax awareness campaign in Rawalpindi Division to ensure the installation of the...
Financial sector grows 17.8pc amid improved macroeconomic conditions: SBP
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Thursday, stated that the financial sector maintained its operational and financial resilience during the...
DG Valuation determines customs valuation for import of Apple iPhones vide VR No1999/2023
KARACHI: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, an arm of the FBR, issued Valuation Ruling No. 1999/2025 dated April...
Ahsan chairs meeting to finalize integrated strategy for Gwadar Port operationalization
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday chaired a review meeting...
Pakistan cuts trade ties with India, closes Wagah border
LAHORE: Pakistan on Thursday announced to suspend the trade ties with India, close Wagah Border crossing, downgrading of diplomatic ties...
Senate panel directs SBP, FBR to curb fraud, trade-based money laundering in solar panel imports
LAHORE: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has instructed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Board of...
FBR mandates two-factor authentication for ST registered users on IRIS Portal
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant security enhancement for its online portal, IRIS, by making...
Finance minister highlights Pakistan’s efforts to address climate change through development of CPP
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb participated in the 13th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of...
Pakistan to launch Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk in May: Khurram Schehzad
KARACHI: The Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad, Wednesday, announced that Pakistan is going to launch Sovereign Domestic Green Sukuk...
Aurangzeb discusses AIIB’s financing, future development projects
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb during a meeting with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank...
Banking deposits grow 11.7pc YoY to Rs31.6 trillion, investments surge 23.3pc in March 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking sector has shown strong growth in deposits, advances, and investments during March 2025. According to data compiled...
Pakistan shipping companies should be operational on Saturdays: Khurram Ijaz
KARACHI – Pakistan shipping companies should remain open on Saturdays, says Khurram Ijaz, an eminent customs and logistics expert. This...
Highway blockade in Sindh cripples supply chain network: industrialists
KARACHI: Sending shockwaves across the country's economy, six-day National Highway blockage by Sindh’s protesters has paralysed supply networks and halted...
ADB announces $330m additional support for Pakistan’s Social Protection Programme
ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $330 million in financial assistance for Pakistan’s social protection programme, aiming...
Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators improve, but inflation fears linger: Report
ISLAMABAD: Most of Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of improvement, though the Ministry of Finance has cautioned about a...
