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Pakistan to repay $1.3b Eurobond in April 2026, Panda bond issuance expected after China’s holidays
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is preparing to repay around $1.3 billion in foreign debt in April 2026, which includes both principal and...
FBR dividend tax collection jumps 21pc in first seven months of FY26
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a 21 percent increase in income tax collection from dividends during...
Pakistan revises rice export rebate scheme to boost competitiveness, removes price cap
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has amended the Duty and Taxes Remission for Export (DLTL) scheme to address concerns raised...
FBR partners with LUMS to up skill FBR officers in AI, data science & modern tax administration
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has signed contract with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) for the delivery...
Pakistan reassures Barrick Gold on Reko Diq project security
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured foreign investors of its ability to secure the Reko Diq copper-gold mine project, a key part...
FBR, NADRA unveil secure electronic system for sharing citizens’ data
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have established a secure electronic...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to strengthen agricultural cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain underscored the need for enhanced technical cooperation, exchange of...
PM invites Austrian investors, business companies to invest in Pakistan
VIENNA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored Pakistan’s commitment to boosting bilateral economic cooperation with Austria while highlighting the...
Pakistan secures dual honors at IFN Deals of the Year Awards 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received the IFN Pakistan Deal of the Year 2025 and the IFN Syndicated Finance Deal of the...
Pakistan in advanced talks with ADB for $2b loan to fund Karachi–Rohri ML-1 section: report
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Railways and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are in advanced discussions for a loan of about $2...
Pakistan on track to meet IMF benchmarks, but FBR tax shortfall remains a concern: report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to meet most of the key performance criteria outlined in its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
FBR records 30pc increase in WHIT from retailors
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has recorded a 30 percent increase in withholding income tax collection from retailers...
IMF mission to reach Pakistan on Feb 25 for 3rd economic review
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to arrive in Pakistan on February 25 for the third economic...
SOEs losses declining gradually; go down by Rs74b: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Monday that financial losses of the State-Owned Enterprises...
FTO says it is not an adjudicating authority in tax matters
ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has categorically stated that the FTO office is not an adjudicating authority...
Access to finance initiative marks structural shift to boost grassroots economy: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has said Pakistan’s access to finance initiative marks a structural shift in...
SIFC facilitates MoUs between Pakistan, Türkiye to strengthen collaboration in agriculture, livestock sector
ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council-SIFC facilitated Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Türkiye’s Agricultural Technologies Cluster (TÜME) , Pakistan Agricultural...
Don’t burden lower-income households’: IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund is discussing proposed electricity tariff revisions with Pakistan authorities, the fund said in a statement...
Exporters pay over Rs103b in taxes in just 7 months of FY-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected over Rs103 billion from exporters during the first seven months (July...
Aurangzeb urges officers to embrace forward-looking, solutions-driven leadership
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has encouraged officers of 124th National Management Course to adopt a...
