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Pakistan–UK high-level meeting focuses on trade, regional stability
ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting was held in Islamabad between Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and The Rt Hon...
Govt to end fuel subsidies, raise BISP aid under IMF deal
ISLAMABAD: The government has formally informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its decision to withdraw subsidies on petroleum products,...
Pakistan’s total debt reaches Rs81 trillion, per capita burden rises to Rs325,000
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total public debt has surged past Rs81 trillion, placing an estimated burden of around Rs325,000 on each citizen,...
Social media earnings now on FBR radar
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has moved to collect income tax on earnings generated through social media platforms....
Pakistan, IFC discuss investment, infrastructure development, job creation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) here on Wednesday discussed expansion of investment opportunities, strengthening infrastructure development, and...
Pak economy shows resilience amid regional crisis: report
ISLAMABAD: The government highlighted significant economic gains achieved during the ongoing fiscal year, citing improved macroeconomic stability, fiscal consolidation, and...
FBR revenue shortfall widens to Rs610b in nine months of FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s tax shortfall widened to Rs610 billion during July–March FY2026, with collections reaching Rs9,307 billion...
FBR notifies withholding tax relief for property builders, developers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday announced significant relief measures regarding withholding tax for property builders and...
Pakistan, France reaffirm strong energy, mining cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with the Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey...
FBR faces major challenge in meeting March tax target
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing significant challenges in meeting its tax collection target of Rs1367 billion...
Senate panel questions FBR oversight on sales from tax-free zones
ISLAMABAD: A Senate sub-committee has raised serious concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for failing to effectively monitor...
Pakistan seeks $200m ADB loan to digitise tax and customs system
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has proposed securing a $200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to support reforms aimed at modernising...
POL import bill declines by 6.35pc to $10.029b in 8 months
ISLAMABAD: The imports of the overall petroleum group decreased by 6.35 percent during the first eight months of the current...
FinMin says spectrum auction conducted thru transparent, consultative process
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with a high-level delegation from VEON Group, led by...
FBR probes Rs48.4 crore reward payments after AGP audit
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a special audit into cash rewards worth Rs484.44 million (Rs48.4 crore)...
Pakistan’s petroleum stocks adequate for next two months: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad stated that Pakistan previously had a 24-day stock of petroleum products, which...
Pakistan, Kuwait discuss bilateral relations, energy cooperation, regional developments
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting on Monday with Nassar Abdulrahman Jasser Almutairi, Ambassador of...
FBR flags ‘negligent’ handling of foreign petroleum firm case by CTO Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has raised concerns over the handling of a complaint involving a foreign petroleum company...
Pakistan seeks repatriation of $20b held in offshore assets amid global tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is weighing possible avenues to repatriate around $20 billion held overseas by its expatriate citizens, as escalating geopolitical...
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement over $1.2b loans
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the third review under Pakistan’s Extended...
