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Pakistan seeks IFC support for mining infrastructure & private-sector investment
BANGKOK: Pakistan has discussed expanding International Finance Corporation (IFC) support for Reko Diq, mining infrastructure, affordable housing, agriculture and other...
PM Shehbaz sets Dec deadline for FBR tax monitoring system
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an effective sales tax collection mechanism across all segments of Pakistan’s manufacturing...
Pakistan sees growth above 4pc, looks to raise more than $1b from privatisation
BANGKOK: Pakistan's economy is expected to grow by more than 4% this fiscal year despite elevated oil prices, as the...
Chinese Shengtang Group explores $10m investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: China’s Shengtang Group is exploring a $10 million investment opportunity in Pakistan, with potential cooperation in industrial development, electric...
Pakistan invites Dutch investors to explore business opportunities as reserves reach $21.4b
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited Dutch businesses and investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, stressing the need...
FBR retailer tax scheme to continue beyond 2026
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) retailer tax scheme will continue beyond...
FBR stops advance income tax notices to salaried individuals
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has directed tax officials not to issue advance income tax...
Pakistan to host Int’l Conference on resilient economic empowerment on Oct 13-14
ISLAMABAD: A two-day ‘International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth’ will be held in Islamabad on 13th...
FBR warns of ‘heavy penalties’ for incorrect income tax returns
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned taxpayers of heavy penalties for incorrect filing of their income tax...
Foreign investors urge FBR to remove tax certification hurdles delaying share registrations in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Foreign investors have urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to streamline tax exemption certificate procedures and clarify the...
Senator Aurangzeb chairs second meeting of Steering Committee on Power Sector Regulatory Regime
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday chaired the second meeting of the Steering Committee...
ECC approves key financing, sectoral development measures, alongside tecchnical supplementary grants
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved a summary submitted by the Ministry of Commerce...
FBR issues guidelines for suspension of Customs officials
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued instructions governing the suspension of officers and officials serving in Customs...
IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on $1.2bn disbursement
ISLAMABA: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) on the fourth review of...
FBR tightens monitoring of key industries to improve tax collection
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new monitoring mechanism aimed at improving sales tax collection and...
FBR clarifies YouTube tax rules after backlash from Pakistani creators
ISLAMABAD:CThe Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) just officially addressed growing financial concerns within the Pakistani creator economy. FBR clarified its...
WB reclassification of Pakistan purely administrative: Finance Adviser
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said the World Bank’s decision to include Pakistan in its...
Pakistan-IMF talks near end as $1.2bn tranche hangs in balance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s efforts to secure the next $1.2 billion IMF tranche have entered their final stage, as the fourth economic...
FBR notifies new income tax rules for ship owners, charterers & shipping agents
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a draft proposing further amendments to the Income Tax Rules 2002...
FBR proposes new procedure for inclusion in Active Taxpayers List
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new procedure for adding taxpayers to the Active Taxpayers List...
