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IHC suspends orders on disclosure of taxpayers’ data
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday suspended the Pakistan Information Commission’s orders relating to the disclosure of taxpayers’ data....
PM Shehbaz lauds launch of Raqami Islamic Digital Bank as milestone for Pak–Kuwait economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday termed the granting of a commercial licence to Raqami Islamic Digital Bank...
Recent trade diplomacy moves by India no threat to Pakistani exports: Dr Suleri
ISLAMABAD: Recent trade diplomacy moves involving India, the European Union and the United States do not pose an immediate or...
No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee
ISLAMABAD: A major controversy has surfaced over the proposed legislation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency and virtual assets into Pakistan’s legal...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with the Minister of Economic Affairs and...
FBR introduces “Buyer Verification Status” in monthly sales tax return
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new compliance measure by adding “Buyer Verification Status” to...
Pakistan, KSA discuss investment , tech talent collaboration at “AlUla Conference”
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Economy...
Finance Minister, World Bank MD discuss Country Partnership framework, development priorities
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank...
FBR reports drop in tax-to-GDP ratio despite revenue growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio slipped to 4.75% during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025–26, even as the Federal...
FBR unveils online Form 19H for Asset Disposal Certificate
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially introduced an online Form 19H (Application for Certificate), enabling taxpayers to...
Pakistan posts Rs542b budget surplus in 1HFY26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded a budget surplus of Rs542 billion during the first half (July–December) of the fiscal year 2025-26, marking...
FBR penalizes customs inspector Manzoor Hussain over destroyed liquor consignment
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a disciplinary penalty on a Customs Inspector posted at Islamabad Airport...
Uzbekistan announces 10-year tax exemption for Pakistani traders
ISLAMABAD: Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday announced a 10-year tax exemption for Pakistani traders, aiming to boost bilateral trade...
Pakistan likely to feature in JPMorgan’s new frontier debt index
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to be among the key countries featured in JPMorgan’s new frontier market local-currency bond index, aimed...
IMF team to visit Pakistan for third review this month
ISLAMABAD: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is expected to visit Pakistan later this month to conduct the third review...
FBR denies violating taxpayer privacy over SMS alerts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has firmly rejected allegations of breaching taxpayers’ financial privacy after sending SMS alerts...
Pakistan, Jordan expand cooperation across 16 sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Jordan have agreed to pursue a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and significantly expand bilateral cooperation across 16...
FBR sends compliance SMS even to FinMin as tax broadening drive
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified its efforts to expand the tax base by sending reminder text...
FBR Chairman offers to expose powerful figures hindering anti-tax evasion drive
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has offered to reveal the identities of influential individuals allegedly...
Finance Minister meets Pharma Bureau delegation on pharmaceutical sector issues
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a high-level delegation from the Pharma Bureau today...
