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Pakistan’s external debt nearly doubles in 10 years: World Bank
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external debt has nearly doubled over the past decade, crossing $135 billion as the country continues to rely...
Taxpayers get new option to correct e-invoices beyond 72-hour limit
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enabled taxpayers to amend or cancel electronic sales tax invoices after the...
FBR makes sales tax invoices mandatory for advance payments
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has required registered taxpayers to issue sales tax invoices for advance payments received...
Finance minister reviews SME financing, directs lenders to expand timely access to credit
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting to review progress on access to finance...
FBR chairman announces end of super tax in phases
ISLAMABAD: The federal government plans to abolish the super tax in phases, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood...
Finance Minister meets Mastercard delegation to discuss digital payments
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met a Mastercard delegation led by Mark Elliott, Division President...
Finance Minister sets priorities for Pakistan’s G-24 Chairmanship, calls for stronger voice of global south
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s upcoming chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) offers an opportunity to strengthen the collective voice of...
ECC approves key financing, and sectoral grants
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved billions of rupees in supplementary grants for defence and water sector projects,...
FBR issues procedure to restore filer status & avoid Rs25,000 penalty
ISLAMABAD: Taxpayers who missed the deadline to file their returns can now restore their filer status and avoid a Rs25,000...
Rethinking Tobacco Control in Pakistan: Advancing fiscal policy, environmental & regulation of emerging nicotine products, experts seek regular increase in cigarette taxes, public awareness
ISLAMABAD: Health experts, researchers and policymakers have called for stronger tobacco control measures, including regular increases in cigarette taxes, greater...
Pakistan faces $348bn climate finance gap by 2030: PM’s Coordinator
Experts for shift from crisis management to sustainable, export-led economic growth Coordinated reforms to make tariff policy boost industrial growth...
FBR widens sales tax rules to cover home appliances and batteries
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the Sales Tax Rules to widen the scope of household electrical...
FBR makes tax stamps mandatory on six household electrical products
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made tax stamps compulsory on air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, televisions...
Federal cabinet approves designs for new currency notes
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved new designs for the currency notes on the...
Commerce Minister, Turkish trade minister discuss basmati rice, Mango exports, industrial investment
ISTANBUL:CFederal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a bilateral meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat,...
FBR seeks CA firms for audit of Customs bonded warehouses across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has invited chartered accountancy (CA) firms to conduct a comprehensive third-party audit of...
FBR releases ATL 2026 with record 8 million income tax filers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday issued the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) 2026, featuring taxpayers who filed...
FCC to decide on super tax review pleas filed by major companies
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) reserved its decision on a set of petitions seeking a review of its Jan...
Senate panel flags alleged misuse of FATA/PATA tax exemption scheme
ISLAMABAD: A Senate Sub-Committee on Interior and Anti-Narcotics has expressed serious concern over alleged misuse of the FATA/PATA tax exemption...
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to deepen economic & energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to strengthen economic engagement and institutional cooperation while exploring opportunities to expand bilateral trade, investment...
