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ECC approves key economic, sectoral measures on food security, energy, health, education
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of PASSCO...
German Envoy calls on Finance Minister, discussed economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their strong and longstanding partnership, underscoring their shared commitment to maintaining close coordination...
IMF seeks recovery of super tax arrears in a month: Sources
ISLAMABAD: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) stressed on the Pakistan government that all pending recoveries be completed within a month...
Pakistan, Turkiye move to boost rice trade amid deepening economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan...
WHT collection from retailers soars 37pc in 1HFY26
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a 37% increase in withholding tax collection from retailers during the...
FCC upholds super tax, clears way for Rs300b revenue
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday dismissed all petitions challenging the super tax and upheld the constitutional validity...
SCP declares FBR tax orders issued after legal time limit unlawful
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has declared tax orders issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after...
FBR abolishes role of local agents in assessing duties, taxes on vehicles’ import
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) abolishing the role of authorised local agents...
FBR warns of action against customs officials using social media
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict action against Customs officers and officials found using social media...
Macroeconomic stability maintained in 1st half of FY26: Finance Ministry
ISLAMABAD: The country’s economy has completed first half of FY2026 with continued macroeconomic stability, reflected in contained inflation, rebound Large...
FBR Member Customs Operations, Syed Shakeel Shah message on Int’l Customs Day 2026
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah in his message on the occasion of International...
FBR issues withholding statements in IRIS for e-commerce sellers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a new requirement for e-commerce suppliers and courier companies that is...
Inclusion of Islamabad Airport in privatization program under long term concession mode
ISLAMABAD: The government has been actively considering a range of options for outsourcing operations at three major airports—Islamabad International Airport...
FIA busts illegal immigration network involving senior FBR official
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has exposed an illegal immigration scheme reportedly involving a senior officer of the Federal...
MD IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reforms
DAVOS: Managing Director International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan government’s economic reforms led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “I...
FTO vows to protect taxpayers’ rights, expedite complaints in RCCI visit
ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Mr. Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi paid an official visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Federation & FBR challenge high court rulings on super tax before FCC
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) was informed on Friday that the federal government and the Federal Board of Revenue...
Uzbekistan, Pakistan: Strategic partnership toward regional stability and integration
ISLAMABAD: A roundtable discussion titled “Uzbekistan- Pakistan: Bridging regions and creating new opportunities” was held at the International Institute for...
Pakistan, Philippines explore expanded rice trade under Prime Minister’s directions
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez,...
FBR seals illegal petrol pumps, PDL collection rises to Rs828b
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs officials sealed 1,442 petrol pumps set up across the country illegally as part of a nationwide crackdown...
