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FTO establishes special helpdesk to facilitate taxpayers in filing returns
ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah on Tuesday established taxpayer facilitation helpdesk at its headquarters in collaboration...
NAC revises GDP growth rate to 3.7pc in Q4; 2.52pc for FY 2023-24
ISLAMABAD: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) approved revised quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rates for the fiscal year 2023-24,...
FBR decides to extend income tax filing deadline by 14 days
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) decided to extend the deadline for filing income tax returns by 14 days....
IHC seeks response from FBR as DHA challenges FED imposition on property
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Attorney General...
Today’s last date for income tax return filing; 1.240m declare zero taxable income
ISLAMABAD: Today marks the last date for the submission of income tax returns for 2024, with over 3.385 million individuals...
DNA overhaul must to foster sustainable economic growth: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD: Reaffirming the government’s resolve to implementing homegrown structural reforms, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized...
Slow internet & FBR portal issues disrupt online tax return submissions
ISLAMABAD: As the September 30 deadline for income tax return submissions approaches, taxpayers across the country are facing significant challenges...
Pakistan-Iran vow to address trade barriers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran agreed to address barriers and boost bilateral trade by forming a sub-committee. The decision was made...
FBR notifies transfers & postings of 6 PCS officers of BS-19-20
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued notification for transfers and postings of following officers of Pakistan Customs...
IMF predicts decrease in unemployment rate in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted a reduction in the unemployment rate in Pakistan. The IMF released details...
Ahsan Iqbal, WB official discuss Pakistan’s economic growth, governance
ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) Country Director Najy Benhassine called on Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal...
PM Shehbaz invites American banks for investment in key sectors
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited American banks to invest in Pakistan’s key sectors of infrastructure, energy, technology, agriculture,...
PM Shehbaz calls for enhanced investment, trade ties with the US
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized his government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties between Pakistan and the...
Pakistan seeks additional $1.5b from IMF to combat climate change
NEW YORK: Pakistan has requested an additional $1.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to combat the impacts...
Economy stays positive as indicators show improvement: Report
ISLAMABAD: The country’s economy has indicated positive developments during the first two months of the current fiscal year (2025) as...
Pakistan’s economy is moving in right direction: IMF MD
WASHINGTON DC: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that Pakistan’s economy is moving in the right direction....
‘FBR to unveil 3-month tax education drive, warns of no mercy
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Spokesperson Bakhtiar Muhammad has announced a nationwide initiative to boost tax compliance where...
FBR reacts to mini budget rumours
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reacted to the ‘rumours’ of introducing a mini budget in the current fiscal...
IMF releases $1b loan tranche to Pakistan
WASHINGTON DC: Following the board’s meeting, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the first tranche of $1 billion to Pakistan,...
BRI, CPECP projects to benefit China and Pakistan equally: Aleem Khan
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has said that projects initiated under the Belt...
