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Salaried class pays 352pc more tax than exporters, retailers, wholesalers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s salaried class is paying significantly more taxes than several major business sectors combined, according to a new study...
FBR notifies new SOPs for arrests in sales tax evasion cases
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlining the process for inquiries,...
Ample oil reserves available for local consumption: Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan currently had ample oil reserves and there...
Govt increases petrol & diesel prices by Rs55 per litre amid Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a significant increase in the prices of petroleum products, raising both petrol and high-speed...
FBR unveils National Cargo Tracking System & e-Bilty for cargo monitoring
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tax authority has taken a major step toward modernizing cargo monitoring with the launch of a new digital...
IMF urges Pakistan to increase petrol prices immediately
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to immediately increase petrol and diesel prices. According to sources, the...
ECC approves Rs3b gas schemes, Rs3.63b disaster funding, power sector reforms
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved multiple technical supplementary grants (TSGs), funding for disaster...
Uninterrupted petroleum supply top priority: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says ensuring uninterrupted availability of petroleum products remains the Government's foremost priority and will continue...
‘Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators show stabilization’
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan's macroeconomic indicators are showing signs of stabilization and recovery. Talking to British High...
FBR issues Rs19b tax demand against UBL over past income tax & FED disputes
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has issued a tax demand of Rs19 billion against United Bank Limited (UBL) covering...
Govt plans to amend FBR Act 2007 to shift tax policy powers to Tax Policy Office
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to amend the Federal Board of Revenue Act 2007 through the upcoming Finance Act 2026...
IMF reviews Pakistan’s external financing outlook, questions $2b UAE rollover & revenue target
KARACHI: The International MonetaryFund (IMF) focused technical-level discussions on Pakistan’s external financing outlook, particularly the status of the UAE’s $2...
Finance Minister reaffirms Pakistan-Netherlands economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan attaches high importance to strengthening economic...
IMF seeks emergency economic plan from Pakistan amid regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has requested a comprehensive emergency economic plan from Pakistan, taking into account the current...
No shortage of petroleum products, 28-day reserves available: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country, stating that...
PC Board recommends inclusion of FFC in AHCL led consortium to CCoP
ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board recommended to the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) approval of inclusion of Fauji Fertilizer...
President orders fresh probe into iPhone seizure case, sends matter back to FTO
ISLAMABAD: The President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered a fresh investigation into a high-profile case involving the alleged mishandling and...
Pakistan passes Virtual Assets Bill 2026, legalizes cryptocurrency nationwide
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Virtual Assets Bill, 2026, officially legalizing cryptocurrencies and establishing a regulatory framework for...
FBR officers ordered to declare 10-year asset details, explain income sources
ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has directed officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit comprehensive declarations of their...
FBR to allow super tax installments until June 30, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed in principle to provide relief in the payment schedule of super...
