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New car buyers pay Rs19b as advanvce income tax to FBR
ISLAMABAD: Buyers of new motor cars have paid nearly Rs19 billion in advance income tax to the Federal Board of...
Finance Minister welcomes IFC, ADB engagement in private sector financing
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with a high-level international investors' delegation to advance private sector-led growth and...
FinMin highlights venture capital support, innovation priorities in meeting with Gobi Partners
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s venture capital and innovation...
Finance minister meets US delegation, discusses Rs10m investment boost & economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb met with a high-level US delegation led by John Mark, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of...
ECC clears distribution of 58.8MW confiscated solar panels to Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the distribution of confiscated solar panels to Gilgit-Baltistan to address electricity shortages...
Panda Bonds postponed for fourth time as Finance Ministry misses deadline
ISLAMABAD: The government has once again postponed the issuance of $250 million worth of Panda Bonds, marking the fourth revision...
Cambodia seeks deeper economic engagements with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has highlighted Pakistan’s evolving export landscape, citing consistent growth in pharmaceuticals, strong...
FBR unveils digital sales tax withholding system for online goods
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a new digital system for Sales Tax Withholding (STWH) on online...
FinMin highlights AI role in public service delivery, revenue administration
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb underscored the government’s approach to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to...
FBR introduces Buyer Verification Status in monthly sales tax return
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new compliance measure by adding “Buyer Verification Status” to...
IHC suspends orders on disclosure of taxpayers’ data
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday suspended the Pakistan Information Commission’s orders relating to the disclosure of taxpayers’ data....
PM Shehbaz lauds launch of Raqami Islamic Digital Bank as milestone for Pak–Kuwait economic ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday termed the granting of a commercial licence to Raqami Islamic Digital Bank...
Recent trade diplomacy moves by India no threat to Pakistani exports: Dr Suleri
ISLAMABAD: Recent trade diplomacy moves involving India, the European Union and the United States do not pose an immediate or...
No ministry willing to own Crypto Regulation Bill as dispute emerges in Senate Committee
ISLAMABAD: A major controversy has surfaced over the proposed legislation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency and virtual assets into Pakistan’s legal...
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with the Minister of Economic Affairs and...
FBR introduces “Buyer Verification Status” in monthly sales tax return
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has rolled out a new compliance measure by adding “Buyer Verification Status” to...
Pakistan, KSA discuss investment , tech talent collaboration at “AlUla Conference”
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Economy...
Finance Minister, World Bank MD discuss Country Partnership framework, development priorities
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank...
FBR reports drop in tax-to-GDP ratio despite revenue growth
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio slipped to 4.75% during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025–26, even as the Federal...
FBR unveils online Form 19H for Asset Disposal Certificate
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially introduced an online Form 19H (Application for Certificate), enabling taxpayers to...
