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FBR misses tax collection target by Rs372b for first seven months of FY2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has missed its tax collection target for the period between July 2025 and...
FBR conducts tax awareness outreach session for IWCCI
ISLAMABAD: On the instructions of Chairman FBR, Mr. Rashid Mahmood Langrial the Taxpayers’ Services Wing (TPS) of the Federal Board...
Chinese delegation meets BOI minister, shows interest in minerals, especially copper
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a delegation from Silkway...
PM announces Rs4.04 per unit power tariff cut for industry, incentives for exporters
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced major relief measures for the industries and exports sectors, including a...
FTO upholds Customs action in EFS export case
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) on Friday upheld the legality of customs proceedings in a case involving exports under...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen cooperation in energy, mineral sectors
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy...
Pakistan repays over Rs3.6 trillion debt before time: Khurram
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad has said that Pakistan, for the first time in its history, has...
Aurangzeb reiterates commitment to work closely with SECP
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reiterated the government's commitment to working closely with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan...
FBR’s Digital Unit monitors luxury vehicles, weddings, foreign travel
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s growing wealth gap is on full display, from Lamborghinis and Ferraris cruising city streets to high-profile social media...
FBR to keep tax offices open on January 31 to facilitate revenue collection
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all of its field formations will remain open on Saturday,...
Govt assures textile industry of govt’s continued engagement to address key issues
ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) drew attention of the federal government on the issues related to energy costs,...
Pakistan, Australia eye deeper mining cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Australia have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the mining and gemstones sectors, amid growing international interest in...
Gwadar being developed as key export hub for Africa: Junaid
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has said Gwadar is being developed as a future key export hub...
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...
