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FBR can disconnect gas & electricity of non-compliant Tier-1 retailers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has the legal authority to order the disconnection of gas and electricity connections...
Khurram Schehzad outlines reform agenda, budget priorities
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue outlined Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic outlook, the government’s structural reform agenda,...
Aurangzeb chairs maiden Access to Finance Steering Committee meeting, seeks faster PM plan implementation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday chaired the maiden meeting of the Access to...
Bank officials to face penalties in KP for obstructing tax recovery
PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has strengthened its tax recovery framework by introducing tougher penalties for bank officials...
FBR uncovers major fuel tax evasion as 8,348 metric tons of petrol go missing
ISLAMABAD: A major tax evasion scandal has surfaced in Pakistan's oil industry after thousands of metric tons of imported petrol...
Amid Hormuz instability, attention shifts to Pakistan’s Gwadar port
GWADAR: Iran has closed and reopened the Strait of Hormuz several times since the US-Iran war began in February. When...
Pakistan-Libya trade has potential to exceed $1bn, claims LCCI President Saigol
LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a seminar titled “Enhancing Pakistan-Libya Trade and Economic Cooperation”, attended by Major...
SBP foreign exchange reserves increase by $33m
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest increase during the week ended July 17, 2026, according to the latest...
New Finance Act rule forces businesses to get FBR-verified invoice numbers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will require taxpayers to issue a verifiable and unique invoice number for every...
Two officials martyred in terrorist attack on joint check post in Kohat
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Two law enforcement officials were martyred and another seriously injured after terrorists ambushed a government vehicle at...
Petrol price in Pakistan includes Rs108.67 in taxes and margins
ISLAMABAD: Global crude oil and energy prices continue to face upward pressure amid tensions between the United States and Iran,...
FBR issues instructions for promotions to higher ranks
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued instructions regarding promotions of officers of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and...
Finance minister says drug pricing should ensure access to essential medicines
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday said drug pricing decisions should ensure patients' access to essential medicines while balancing...
Govt cuts development loan mark-up rate to 11.89pc for FY26
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has significantly reduced the mark-up rate on development loans and advances for fiscal year 2025-26 to...
LPG prices rise to Rs410 per kg across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: LPG prices have increased sharply across Pakistan, with liquefied petroleum gas being sold at Rs370 to Rs410 per kilogram...
FBR to suspend online tax services for scheduled maintenance from Aug 8
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday announced that its key online tax services will remain temporarily unavailable...
SMEDA showcases MSME support services at Expo Faisalabad 2026
FAISALABAD: Building on the success of its flagship “Made in Pakistan - SME Cluster Showcase Expo 2026” and its facilitation...
Protecting, educating children to make Pakistan stronger: FPCCI
LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that protecting, educating, and...
FTO urges taxpayers to report delayed tax refunds
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has advised taxpayers to file complaints if their legitimate tax refund claims remain pending...
Five Sindh food dept officials suspended for abetting wheat hoarders
KARACHI: Sindh government has taken another significant step to strengthen transparency and accountability in its province-wide campaign against illegal wheat...
