Islamabad

Budget 2026-27: Govt moves to eliminate 2,662 trade barriers

BOI Minister engages with global financial leaders in London to Promote investment

Pakistan plans one-window airport clearance with e-gates, FIA-linked security system

FBR slashes property valuation rates in five cities to boost real estate activity

Home Category Islamabad

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 slashes Islamabad property valuation rates by up to 35pc

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a significant reduction in the valuation of immovable properties in Islamabad,...

Finance Minister confirms launch of Pakistan’s Global Medium-Term Note program

WASHINGTON: The Finance Minister of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has confirmed the launch of the country’s Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN)...

Pakistan appreciates China’s continued support at IMF

WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, during the fourth day of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings...

Saudi financial support to strengthen Pakistan’s external position: Finance Minister

WASHINGTON: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that financial assistance from Saudi Arabia will play a key role in...

IMF chief credits Pakistan’s strong programme implementation for economic stability

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) chief, Kristalina Georgieva, has credited Pakistan’s strong implementation of its IMF programme for maintaining...

PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on tax fraud, over-invoicing scandal

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered immediate legal action against individuals involved in large-scale over-invoicing, directing authorities to tighten...

FBR clarifies tax rules for builders, developers under Section 7F regime

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued revised guidelines to streamline tax collection for builders and developers, addressing...

Pakistan says ‘very focused’ on enhancing trade, investment ties with US

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Islamabad is “very focused” on enhancing its trade and investment relations...

Pakistan, ADB agree to strengthen cooperation in Washington talks

WASHINGTON: Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to further strengthen cooperation between the two sides, it was...

Saudi Arabia announces $3b additional support to Pakistan, extends $5b deposit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has announced that the Saudi Arabia has committed an additional...

IMF keeps Pakistan growth outlook unchanged at 3.6pc

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has kept Pakistan’s growth rate unchanged at 3.6% for FY26, lower than the officially...

Aurangzeb call for coordinated global response to economic challenges at G-24 meeting

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb called for a coordinated global response to mounting economic challenges...

Pakistan, Italy, Denmark agree to strengthen trade, investment Cooperation

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, and the Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Maja Mortensen, called on...

Middle East conflict one of the largest supply shocks since Covid-19: Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb described the ongoing Middle East conflict as one of the...

Aurangzeb holds key meetings in Washington, agrees to promote trade & investment

WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of key meetings on the sidelines of the...

Pending tax cases exceed Rs5.4 trillion; PM voices concern over FBR performance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s unresolved tax litigation has climbed to more than Rs5.4 trillion, marking a sharp rise over the past two...

64pc price gap fuels shift to illicit cigarette market in Pakistan: report

ISLAMABAD: The federal government, in coordination with provincial authorities, has launched a nationwide crackdown on the illegal cigarette trade to...

Govt considers slashing dairy GST to 10pc to support sector growth

ISLAMABAD: The government is considering reducing the General Sales Tax (GST) on dairy products from 18% to 10% following directives...

FinMin discusses reform agenda with World Bank

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb commenced his engagements at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026...

Fitch affirms Pakistan’s ‘B-‘ rating with stable outlook