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Govt raises petroleum levy on petrol, diesel
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel despite keeping fuel prices unchanged for the coming...
Govt abolished Super Tax for major export-oriented companies
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the complete abolition of Super Tax for companies whose export receipts account for more...
SIFC okays White Oil Pipeline to strengthen Pakistan energy infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has approved the Machike–Thallian–Tarru Jabba White Oil Pipeline (WOP), a key project aimed...
FBR imposes conditions on skimmed milk powder imports from July 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new regulatory conditions for the import of skimmed milk powder under...
Cement industry applauds FBR action against illegal cement factory
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) has praised the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other government agencies...
Pakistan implements revised income tax slabs from July 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced a restructured income tax system for salaried individuals and public sector...
NA approves Finance Bill 2026-27, rejects opposition amendments
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly on Monday passed the Finance Bill 2026-27 by a majority vote, rejecting all amendments moved by...
FBR extends customs duty exemption on aircraft and aviation parts for FY2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended customs duty exemptions on the import of aircraft, aviation spare parts,...
Chairman FBR, Secretary finance host luncheon to honor Budget team
ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBR,Rashid Mahmood Langrial, and Secretary Finance, Imdad Ullah Bosal, hosted a luncheon today to honor the core budget...
FBR confirms no increase in customs duty on imported smartphones from July 1, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that customs duty rates on imported smartphones will remain unchanged from...
Sales tax concessions on reduced rates jump to Rs636b
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disclosed a significant rise in sales tax concessions granted through reduced tax...
NA approves Rs3 trillion defence budget for FY2026-27 without opposition
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a Rs. 3 trillion allocation for Pakistan’s armed forces as part of...
Petrol, diesel prices still carry 29pc tax despite cut: sources
ISLAMABAD: Taxes continue to account for 29% of the prices of both petrol and diesel despite the government’s latest reduction...
FBR notifies updated customs duty on import of hybrid vehicles
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified revised customs duty provisions for the import of Hybrid Electric Vehicles...
Finmin Aurangzeb announces faceless tax system
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that Pakistan’s tax system will be transformed through a faceless system, ending direct...
Lawmakers reject FBR proposal to access bank account data
ISLAMABAS: A parliamentary committee rejected a government proposal allowing the tax authority direct access to taxpayer bank account data within...
FBR proposes sales tax on 21 additional retail product categories
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed expanding the sales tax net to cover 21 additional categories of...
Govt presented growth-oriented federal budget: Khurram
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Federal Minister for Finance Khurram Schehzad has said that due to economic stability, the government has presented...
Pakistan, Iran eye $10b trade thru greater economic engagement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have renewed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion through...
FBR offices to remain open on June 27-28
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all its field formations will observe normal working...
