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Govt mulls third tax tier on cigarettes in bid to curb illicit trade
ISLAMABAD: The government is considering introducing a third tier of Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes, replacing the current two-tier...
FBR to introduce strict penalties for businesses not connected to POS
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to impose stringent penalties on businesses and taxpayers that fail to integrate with the...
FBR issues draft customs marine bunkering rules to regulate fuel supply to foreign vessels
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft Customs Marine Bunkering Rules, 2026, aimed at introducing a structured...
FBR issues new customs values of diesel engines for generators vide VR No2088/2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new customs values for imported diesel engines used in generators to...
HBL announces 3-day service shutdown following Meezan & Allied Bank
KARACHI: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has officially announced a temporary closure of all its services. Consequently, the massive shutdown will...
Honda Atlas challenges over Rs17b in tax disputes with FBR
KARACHI: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited has disclosed tax-related contingencies exceeding Rs17 billion in its Annual Report 2026, highlighting multiple...
RCCI delegation meets DG Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority
RAWALPINDI: A delegation of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), led by its President Usman Shaukat and Senior...
Pakistan remittances surge 20.2pc to $4.3b in May 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received workers’ remittances worth $4.3 billion in May 2026, showing strong growth in inflows, according to official data....
NEC approves national development budget for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) met in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and approved the...
FIA sets up FATF desks nationwide to combat money laundering ahead of Pakistan’s 2027 evaluation
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established Financial Action Task Force (FATF) desks across all its zones and specialised...
FBR establishes PRAL’s front desk at LTO Karachi
KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established and operationalized a PRAL’s Front Desk at the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO),...
Govt plans major tax relief for salaried class in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government is preparing a major tax relief package for the salaried class in the upcoming federal budget, with...
Provinces agree to provide additional NFC share to federal govt
ISLAMABAD: Provinces have agreed to provide an additional share of the National Finance Commission (NFC) resources to the federal government,...
Pakistan, Qatar discuss task force to advance trade, investment goals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar this week discussed the “way forward” for a bilateral task force aimed at accelerating trade and...
Pakistan-Iran trade halt at Gabd-Rimdan threatens LPG supplies, perishable exports
GWADAR: Cross-border trade between Pakistan and Iran through the Gabd-Rimdan crossing has stopped, leaving hundreds of LPG vehicles stranded and...
FBR revises customs values for imported ammunition vide VR No2087/2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for imported ammunition through Valuation Ruling No. 2087/2026, updating...
Nepra cuts electricity price by Rs1.98 per unit under quarterly adjustment
ISLAMABAD: Electricity prices across Pakistan have been reduced by Rs1.98 per unit, according to a notification issued by the National...
Punjab sets outline of Rs5.13 trillion budget for FY 2026-27
LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalized the broad contours of its budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, with the total...
PM Shehbaz directs to accelerate privatisation process of power DISCOs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the relevant authorities to accelerate the privatisation process of electricity distribution companies...
Federal Budget 2026-27 likely to be presented on June 12: Minister
ISLAMABAD: The federal government will present the Budget 2026-27 in the National Assembly on June 12, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq...
