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Born into debt: Every Pakistani owes over Rs333,000
ISLAMABAD: The debt burden on every Pakistani citizen increased by 13% during the last fiscal year, pushing per capita public...
Pakistan’s trade deficit hits record $34.75b in 11 months
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit reached a record high of $34.75 billion during the first 11 months of the current fiscal...
PM meets top industrialists, business leaders including Muhammad Mansha, Arif Habib ahead of budget
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the upcoming federal budget for FY2026-27 would include measures aimed at...
FBR plans system to prevent sales tax evasion, smuggling
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started preparations to introduce a comprehensive and modern system to prevent sales...
Economic Survey 2025-26: Livestock rises, agriculture grows 2.9%
ISLAMABAD: Key findings of the National Economic Survey 2025-26 have emerged ahead of its official release on June 4, revealing...
Pakistan, WB discuss human capital development, technology-led service delivery
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and World Bank (WB) delegation, led by Vice President for...
AGPR announces deadlines for claims submission at end of FY 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) has issued a schedule of deadlines for the submission and processing of payments...
PM orders FBR to resolve tax refund cases by June 15
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the country’s economy had stabilised through sustained hard work while further...
Federal budget date revised, likely to be presented on June 10
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has revised the schedule for the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, with the presentation...
FBR plans nationwide cargo tracking system to curb tax evasion, smuggling
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to introduce a comprehensive and technology-driven system from the next fiscal...
FBR rejects claims of tax shortfall, says revenue performance remains strong
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rejected speculation regarding a large tax shortfall, stating that its overall revenue...
Pakistan plans capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions in Budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to impose a capital gains tax (CGT) ranging from 10% to 30% on cryptocurrency...
FBR revenue shortfall swells to Rs868b as tax collection misses target
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recorded a revenue gap of Rs868 billion during the first 11 months of...
Pakistan likely to allocate Rs1,126b for development projects in budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to allocate around Rs1,126 billion for development projects in the upcoming federal budget 2026–27, according to...
Finance ministry allocates Rs1.126 trillion for PSDP 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said the Ministry of Finance has allocated...
FBR tax collection rises to Rs966b in May 2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs 966 billion in tax revenues during May 2026, representing a 7%...
Govt plans massive tariff cuts in Budget 2026-27 to boost industry & exports
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to introduce a major tariff reduction package in the Budget 2026-27 aimed at lowering...
FBR tightens registration rules for international NGOs operating in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the Income Tax Rules, 2002, introducing stricter registration requirements for international...
Pakistan may end tax exemptions on EVs, hybrid vehicles in budget 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: Electric and hybrid vehicles in Pakistan may become significantly more expensive as the government considers ending tax exemptions and...
Govt slashes jet fuel, light diesel prices in major relief move
ISLAMABAD: The government has issued a notification announcing a significant reduction in the prices of selected petroleum products, lowering the...
