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Govt plans targeted fuel subsidy via tech-based system amid fiscal constraints
ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to introduce a targeted subsidy on petroleum products through a technology-driven mechanism, as it operates...
Pakistan, Tajikistan negotiates to address progress on proposed bilateral, PTA
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Tajikistan have negotiated to address the progress on proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in third meeting of...
IMF staff-level agreement signals confidence in Pakistan’s reform momentum: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD, Mar 28 (APP): The staff-level agreement with International Monetary Fund (IMF) reflects recognition of Pakistan’s reform efforts and improving...
Pakistan nears IMF deal as MEFP talks progress
ISLAMABAD: Significant progress has been made toward a staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund under the Extended...
Finance Minister, French envoy discuss Pakistan-France economic engagement
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey and...
Finance minister chairs CCoSOEs meeting
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) met under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue,...
FBR expands border infrastructure at Pakistan-Iran crossing
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a new customs station at the Pakistan-Iran border to streamline the...
Govt plans tax-free real estate package for overseas Pakistanis amid Gulf uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has prepared a new tax-free real estate investment package aimed at attracting overseas Pakistanis, according to...
FBR imposes major penalty on intelligence officer in tobacco tax case
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on an Inland Revenue intelligence officer following the...
OGRA receives Rs27b from PM’s Austerity Fund to settle price differential claims
ISLAMABAD: Following directions from the Prime Minister, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has been allocated Rs27 billion from...
SAPM Haroon, Kuwaiti envoy discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan on Thursday met with Ambassador...
IHC rules property sale gains taxable under Section 37(1A), overrides business income classification
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has ruled that gains from the sale of immovable property are taxable only under Section...
Cabinet Committee maintains close watch on energy supplies; reviews stocks, global trends
ISLAMABAD: The Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices met to review the energy supply situation and assess developments in global oil...
Intelligence Bureau to audit official vehicles as govt tightens austerity measures
ISLAMABAD: The government’s austerity campaign appears to be entering a stricter phase, with fresh oversight measures now in motion. According...
CCP recovers Rs40m after major pharma distribution monopoly exposed
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan has successfully recovered Rs40 million in penalties from United Distributors Pakistan Limited (UDPL) and...
Govt plans mobile app-based fuel quota for motorcyclists, rickshaws
LAHORE: The government is planning a new fuel quota system for two- and three-wheelers, including motorcycles and rickshaws, to make...
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals 4.5-5pc growth while expanding Pakistan partnership
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday underscored the significance of China’s newly unveiled Outline of the 15th...
Foreign investment in Pakistan increases, says Khurram Shehzad
ISLAMABAD: Rise in foreign investment in Pakistan is a proof that investors’ confidence is boosting, said Adviser to the Finance...
Pakistan extends sugar import tax relief until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to extend the duty and tax exemption on sugar imports, pushing the deadline to February...
Pakistan saves $27m in CASA-1000 talks in Sweden
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant financial breakthrough in the CASA-1000 project, saving more than $27 million after successfully negotiating...
