Islamabad
Pakistan’s first in-depth newspaper that presents balanced news reports, analysis and reviews regarding Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales/Income Tax Departments beside covering import and export sectors comprehensively. Up-to-the-minute news bulletins regarding Customs and FBR departments are also displayed regularly on both website and face book for the interest of common people
Senate panel seeks sweeping changes to Finance Bill 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has finalized a comprehensive set of recommendations for major changes to...
Pakistan, ADB sign loan program worth $250m
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Asian Development Bank have signed a loan program worth 250 million dollars for promoting sustainable public-private partnerships....
FBR to enhance property valuation rates in major cities to 90pc of market value
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that assessed value of immovable properties located in major urban cities...
Google partners with Pakistan to bring education access & digital transformation to students
ISLAMABAD: Google for Education and Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education today announced a strategic collaboration to bring digital transformation to...
Cabinet committee okays privatization of PEPAC, directs initiating PTDC winding-up process
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) directed the Cabinet Division to initiate the process for winding up of...
World Bank okays $535m in financing for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved $535 million in financing for Pakistan to support two projects. The...
Senate committee opposes proposed tax on hybrid, electric vehicles
ISLAMABAD: In a meeting chaired by Senator Salim Mandviwala, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance expressed strong opposition to the...
Countries run on taxes, not charity: FinMin Muhammad Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb extended his heartfelt Eid greetings to the nation and held meetings with farmers and businessmen...
FBR forms committees to identify, resolve Finance Bill 2024 anomalies
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana formed two anomaly committees in order to identify and...
Loan agreement for Mohmand Dam Hydropower project signed
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) and Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on Friday signed a Subsidiary Loan...
FBR offices to remain open on June 22-23 for tax collection
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that all its offices would remain open on June 22-23 (Saturday...
FBR may get powers to seal shops for issuing three non-certified electronic receipts
ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed new powers for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to seal shops and business premises...
World Bank approves $150m for education in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $150 million in funding to improve education facilities in Pakistan's Punjab province. This initiative...
PM for consultation with renowned firms to realize investment agreements with friendly countries
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday instructed the relevant authorities to hold consultation with the globally reputed consultancy firms...
FBR to relaunch POS scheme soon: Chairman FBR Amjad Zubair Tiwana
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana informed that the board would soon relaunch the Point...
Moody’s warns Pakistan’s debt sustainability risks due to weak affordability
ISLAMABAD: Global rating agency Moody’s Friday said that Pakistan’s weak debt affordability drives high debt sustainability risks as the government...
ECC approves export of 150,000 metric tons of sugar
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has given the green light for the export of 150,000 metric tons of sugar....
Govt introduces new measures for credit card payments
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Finance chaired by Salim Mandviwala emphasized the enforcement of credit card payment regulations. FBR chairman...
Single digit tax to GDP ratio not sustainable: Finance Minister Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: Reiterating the pressing need for reforms and broadening of tax base, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad...
Budget 2024-25: Everything that’s become cheaper or unaffordable
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Aurangzeb unveiled on Wednesday budget of 18,877 billion rupees for the fiscal year 2024-25. This substantial...
