Islamabad
Pakistan’s first in-depth newspaper that presents balanced news reports, analysis and reviews regarding Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales/Income Tax Departments beside covering import and export sectors comprehensively. Up-to-the-minute news bulletins regarding Customs and FBR departments are also displayed regularly on both website and face book for the interest of common people
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...
Overseas Pakistanis get major facility
ISLAMABAD: The process of filing income tax returns for overseas Pakistanis has been made easier, allowing expatriates to submit their...
Govt considers salary, pension hike proposals in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: The government has prepared multiple proposals to increase salaries and pensions for salaried employees and pensioners in the upcoming...
FBR field offices to remain functional on May 30-31
ISLAMABAD: All field offices of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will remain open on May 30 and 31 for...
Proposed Budget 2026-27 may increase Solar Panel GST to 18pc
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering a significant increase in General Sales Tax (GST) on solar panels in the upcoming...
Govt considers ending import tax on life-saving medicines
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reviewing key policy measures aimed at reducing healthcare costs and promoting digital payments across Pakistan....
President Zardari rejects FBR demand for surety bonds before tax refunds
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has dismissed a representation filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against the Federal...
PM Shehbaz witnesses agreements signing with Alibaba Group
HANGZHOU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended ceremony of signing and exchange of agreements and memorandums of understanding with Alibaba...
PM invites Chinese firms to relocate industries to Pakistan under ‘win-win’ partnership model
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Chinese companies and entrepreneurs to relocate their industries and businesses to Pakistan, enter into...
FinMin, British HC discuss economic cooperation, reform agenda
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane...
Pakistan secures first-ever permanent seat in WCO Policy Commission
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured permanent representation for the first time for a two-year term in the Policy Commission of the...
Bilal assures traders of simplified tax scheme in upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Saturday assured the business community that the government would consider...
Pakistan secures relief on LNG terminal capacity payments after negotiations with private operators
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured relief on LNG terminal capacity payments after negotiations with private terminal operators Engro Elengy Terminal Pakistan...
