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IMF mission set to visit Pakistan on Sept 22 for fourth EFF review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are scheduled to begin talks on September 22 for the fourth review...
FBR can hold up to Rs390b in tax refunds under IMF condition, Senate panel told
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) can hold up to Rs390 billion in tax refunds at any given time...
PM Shehbaz gives in-principle approval to Pakistan’s new Auto Policy 2026-31
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026-31, paving the way for further...
New Zealand keen to explore cooperation with Pakistan in agri-tech
ISLAMABAD: New Zealand has expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan in various sectors, particularly agri-tech. This...
Active digital payment merchants rise to 2.03 million: Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: The active merchants using digital payments in Pakistan have surged to 2.03 million from just 0.5 million, already exceeding...
FBR grants major super tax relief to exporters, cuts top rate to 8pc
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced significant changes to income tax rules, providing super tax relief to...
Jam Kamal highlights Pakistan’s strategic role in regional connectivity at Belt and Road Summit
HONG KONG: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, addressing the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, reaffirmed...
FBR redraws enforcement map to crackdown on illicit money flows
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has overhauled how it monitors non-financial businesses and professions for money laundering and...
FBR mandates 5pc tax on social media influencers & content creators
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is officially taxing digital income. Consequently, the FBR will enforce a 5% Withholding...
FBR directs banks to digitally share data on high-value accounts
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for banks and other financial institutions to electronically provide...
Pakistan better positioned to handle Middle East war impact: Moody’s
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in a stronger position to withstand the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East war than it...
World Bank flags Pakistan’s $69m digital economy enhancement project
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank recently flagged significant implementation gaps in Pakistan’s Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP). According to newly reviewed...
New tax proposed for Islamabad under plan to make city autonomous unit
ISLAMABAD: Proposals have been prepared to introduce a new local tax in Islamabad if the federal capital is made an...
SIFC engages Japanese Sumitomo Corporation for investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has engaged Sumitomo Corporation, Japan, to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s high-potential mining...
Supreme Court rules in favour of FBR employees demanding HQs allowance
ISLAMABAD: Upholding the verdict given by a services tribunal in the favour of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) employees,...
ECC approves Rs6.6bn for bulletproof vehicles ahead of SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs6.6 billion for the...
FBR sets deadlines to clear backlog of deferred sales tax refunds
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced stage-wise timelines for processing deferred sales tax refund claims under the...
FBR reshuffles Customs jurisdictions, expands digital cargo monitoring
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has restructured the jurisdiction and functions of Customs field formations across the country,...
FBR adds five steel units to Rs5 electricity sales tax regime
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended its Sales Tax General Order (STGO) 16 of 2026 to add...
Japan to provide $16.4m grant for flood protection project in Sindh
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement for a flood protection project in Sindh, with Tokyo providing 2.58...
