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Govt to cut income tax, sales tax exemptions in budget
ISLAMABAD: Preparations for Budget 2026-27 are underway, with the government deciding to reduce exemptions in the income tax and sales...
Jewelers propose simplified income tax regime for jewelry sector
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association has proposed a special income tax regime for the jewelry sector...
Ayaz Sadiq seeks explanation from finance ministry, FBR over non-submission of replies
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday sought an explanation from the Ministry of Finance and the Federal...
FBR plans AI-based system to detect false tax return data
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to introduce an AI-based tax monitoring system through the upcoming Finance...
Pakistan, Qatar reaffirm commitment to stronger energy cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater on Thursday reaffirmed...
FBR’s ‘Out of Demand’ income tax collection jumps 110b to ₨266b in FY25
ISLAMABAD: Income tax collection under the “Out of Demand” category more than doubled during fiscal year 2024-25, rising 110.3% to...
Govt generates Rs37.28b carbon levy in 9MFY26
ISLAMABAD: Climate Support Levy introduced under Finance Act 2025 boosts revenue collection during first nine months The government collected Rs37.28...
FBR Tax-to-GDP ratio falls in 9MFY26 despite 10pc increase in revenue collection
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Tax-to-GDP ratio based on Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collections declined during the first nine months of fiscal...
Pakistan weighs fertiliser imports from Central Asia amid fears of supply disruptions
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities to ensure timely provision of fertiliser to farmers at all costs and...
Pakistan, IMF begin crucial budget talks ahead of new fiscal year
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held key discussions on the upcoming federal budget as an IMF delegation...
Pakistan’s economy reaches $452b as per capita income rises to $1,901 in FY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy expanded to ₨126.9 trillion, equivalent to $452.1 billion, during fiscal year 2025-26, while gross domestic product grew...
IMF acknowledges Pakistan’s economic stability amid challenges
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) here on Wednesday acknowledged the positive progress made by Pakistan in maintaining macroeconomic stability...
Finance Minister, US Assistant Secretary discuss economic cooperation, investment
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs...
IMF ‘urges’ Pakistan for strict monitoring of transactions in real estate sector
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for suspicious financial transactions in the real...
Minister discusses tariff structure with delegation of Steel Complex
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of National Steel Complex Limited met Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss issues relating...
Govt plans AI-powered crackdown to stop tax leakages
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government is accelerating efforts to modernize the country’s tax system through technology-driven reforms, with a strong focus on...
FBR clarifies lengthy tax return form for Tax Year 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has clarified concerns regarding the recently uploaded 147-page income tax return form for tax...
Pakistan’s payments to IPPs surge to Rs3.4 trillion, Senate committee told
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s annual payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have surged to Rs3.4 trillion, officials revealed during a meeting of...
Junaid Anwar announces major fee cuts at Gwadar Port to attract global shipping
GWADAR: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced sweeping reductions in tariff rates at Gwadar...
FBR warns taxpayers to declare property details in tax returns
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned taxpayers of strict legal action against non-declaration of property details in income...
