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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has declared tax orders issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after...

FBR abolishes role of local agents in assessing duties, taxes on vehicles’ import

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Customs General Order (CGO) abolishing the role of authorised local agents...

FBR warns of action against customs officials using social media

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced strict action against Customs officers and officials found using social media...

Macroeconomic stability maintained in 1st half of FY26: Finance Ministry

ISLAMABAD: The country’s economy has completed first half of FY2026 with continued macroeconomic stability, reflected in contained inflation, rebound Large...

FBR Member Customs Operations, Syed Shakeel Shah message on Int’l Customs Day 2026

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah in his message on the occasion of International...

FBR issues withholding statements in IRIS for e-commerce sellers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a new requirement for e-commerce suppliers and courier companies that is...

Inclusion of Islamabad Airport in privatization program under long term concession mode

ISLAMABAD: The government has been actively considering a range of options for outsourcing operations at three major airports—Islamabad International Airport...

FIA busts illegal immigration network involving senior FBR official

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has exposed an illegal immigration scheme reportedly involving a senior officer of the Federal...

MD IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reforms

DAVOS: Managing Director International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan government’s economic reforms led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “I...

FTO vows to protect taxpayers’ rights, expedite complaints in RCCI visit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Mr. Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi paid an official visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

Federation & FBR challenge high court rulings on super tax before FCC

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) was informed on Friday that the federal government and the Federal Board of Revenue...

Uzbekistan, Pakistan: Strategic partnership toward regional stability and integration

ISLAMABAD: A roundtable discussion titled “Uzbekistan- Pakistan: Bridging regions and creating new opportunities” was held at the International Institute for...

Pakistan, Philippines explore expanded rice trade under Prime Minister’s directions

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez,...

FBR seals illegal petrol pumps, PDL collection rises to Rs828b

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs officials sealed 1,442 petrol pumps set up across the country illegally as part of a nationwide crackdown...

Kazakhstan president to visit Pakistan on Feb 3 to sign $7b rail connectivity pact

ISLAMABAD: President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is scheduled to visit Pakistan on February 3, 2026, to sign an agreement on...

FBR cracksdown on illegal tobacco, safeguarding Rs400b revenue

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s recent action against Pakistan’s largest illegal tobacco-processing unit in Mardan is a welcome and...

Nestle to invest $60m, expand Pakistan operations

DAVOS: Nestle announced an additional $60 million investment in Pakistan and plans a major expansion of its operations in the...

FinMin Aurangzeb meets Bill Gates to strengthen cooperation on health & institutional reforms

DAVOS: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Mr. Bill Gates today on the sidelines of...

Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at ‘B-’