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FBR proposes amendments to Customs Rules 2001, int’l shipment regulations
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft amendments to the Customs Rules 2001 and Pakistan’s international shipment...
Govt likely to expand taxes on digital services
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan moves towards Budget 2026-27, fresh tax ideas have been proposed to bring more sectors into the system....
FBR rolls out major relief for exporters under EFS
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced new relief measures under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), aiming to...
NTC extends up to 19.04pc anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel, covers modified products
ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has extended anti-dumping duties of up to 19.04% on imports of cold-rolled (CR) coils...
Govt moves to revise gold jewellery export valuation norms after industry concerns
ISLAMABAD: An inter-ministerial meeting has agreed to revise valuation rules for gold jewellery exports, proposing a shift from percentage-based value...
Pakistan seeks probe into extra cargo charges on meat exports
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce has asked aviation authorities to investigate complaints of additional cargo charges on meat exports, amid concerns...
Govt launches crackdown on hawala, illegal foreign currency transfers
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to launch a large-scale crackdown against illegal foreign currency transfers, targeting networks involved...
ADB launches new country partnership strategy for Pakistan to promote sustainable growth
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Pakistan, 2026–2030, setting out...
Govt to review hybrid vehicle tax incentives in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government is set to review tax concessions for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles under the new energy vehicle...
Govt assures uninterrupted fuel supply amid global price surge
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Petroleum Monitoring Committee, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, reviewed the nationwide supply and demand...
FBR moves FCC to enforce powers under federal excise laws
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), seeking enforcement of tax authorities’ powers...
Khurram highlights strong macroeconomic improvement despite challenges
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Tuesday highlighted a series of positive macroeconomic developments, signaling improved stability...
IHC halts FBR action on super tax for three power firms
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has suspended Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) notices issued to three independent power producers for...
CTO Islamabad refuses to implement FTO order, raises concerns
ISLAMABAD: The Corporate Tax Office (CTO) Islamabad has reportedly declined to implement an unchallenged order issued by Federal Tax Ombudsman...
SECP takes action against 41 state-owned companies for compliance failures
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has launched a major crackdown on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) for failing...
Cabinet committee briefed on comfortable fuel stocks & supply chain
ISLAMABAD: The Committee to Monitor Petrol Prices met again today at the Finance Division under the chairmanship of the Federal...
Pakistan posts largest current account surplus of 2026: Khurram Schehzad
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded its largest current account (CA) surplus of 2026, posting a $427 million surplus in February 2026, the...
FTO directs FBR to adjust super tax against pending refunds
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that taxpayers’ super tax...
Govt to pay Rs23b to OMCs to keep petrol, diesel prices unchanged
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite rising international oil prices, but will pay...
CDNS Secure Rs950 billion savings inflows by March 13th in FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has obtained Rs 950 billion in savings inflows from July 1st to...
