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Digital invoices now mandatory for sale of fast-moving consumer goods
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to eliminate tax evasion in retail sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made digital...
PSW introduces Russian language ‘helpline’ to facilitate Central Asian trade
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic move towards advancing international trade facilitation, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched its dedicated Russian language...
Multan Customs, PTA to evolve mechanism for release of tax refunds of leather exporters
MULTAN: The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) and the Pakistan Customs have agreed to evolve a comprehensive mechanism for the release...
Pakistan Customs amends TIR rules to make cross-border trade cost-effective
ISLAMABAD: In order to gain Pakistan share in international trade and to ensure quick supply of our produce to regional...
SBP unveils its official WhatsApp channel
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has formally launched its WhatsApp channel. WhatsApp users can follow the verified SBP...
ICCI calls for industrial tariff on cold storage industry
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) urged the government to restore the industrial power tariff for the cold...
1st special credit guarantee company for SMEs inaugurated
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance and Karandaaz here Friday launched Pakistan’s first special credit guarantee company namely the National Credit Guarantee...
President directs EFU Life Assurance Ltd to refund Rs100,000 with profit
LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed EFU Life Assurance Ltd to refund Rs 100,000 along with profit to a...
Quetta I&I seizes smuggled goods worth Rs140m during first 10 days of January 2024
QUETTA: The Regional Directorate of Customs Intelligence & Investigation (I&I) has seized smuggled and non-duty paid goods and vehicles worth...
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $13.2b
KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan increased to US$ 13,256.6 million while reserves held by State Bank reached...
IMF board okays $700mn loan tranche for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) finished its first review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme supported by a $3 billion...
Interim govt announces plan to open 10,000 e-job centres
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Minister for IT and Telecom unveiled a long-term policy initiative on Wednesday aimed at establishing approximately 10,000...
FBR issues final notice to non-filers before blocking mobile SIMs, disconnection of utilities
MULTAN: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued final notices to non-filers before blocking their mobile SIM cards, and...
Foreign investment at stake due to political turmoil ahead of polls: World Bank
KARACHI: The World Bank has raised alarm bells by stating that heightened uncertainty due to elections in Pakistan could dampen...
Pakistani banks post best Q4 stock returns in Asia-Pacific: S&P Global Market Intelligence
KARACHI: Pakistani banks led their Asia-Pacific peers in posting some of the highest stock returns in the three months ended...
Seminar on financial literacy, savings & investment organized
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with the Pakistan Stock Exchange organized an awareness seminar...
FTO resolves 8,128 tax-related complaints in 2023
LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi visited the Federal Tax Ombudsman office where he was informed that the institution resolved 8,128...
DG Faiz Ahmad Chadhar’s leadership skyrockets customs I&I seizures to Rs3790m
LAHORE: Directorate General of Customs Intelligence, under the formidable leadership of Ch. Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, Director General, has achieved monumental...
IMF board likely to approve $700mln loan for Pakistan today
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board is likely to approve the first review of Pakistan’s $ 3 billion...
FBR may cancel customs registration for non-compliance
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has powers to cancel customs registration for non-compliance to ensure compliance with prevailing...
