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FBR tightens monitoring of key industries to improve tax collection
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a new monitoring mechanism aimed at improving sales tax collection and...
FBR clarifies YouTube tax rules after backlash from Pakistani creators
ISLAMABAD:CThe Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) just officially addressed growing financial concerns within the Pakistani creator economy. FBR clarified its...
WB reclassification of Pakistan purely administrative: Finance Adviser
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad on Thursday said the World Bank’s decision to include Pakistan in its...
Pakistan-IMF talks near end as $1.2bn tranche hangs in balance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s efforts to secure the next $1.2 billion IMF tranche have entered their final stage, as the fourth economic...
FBR notifies new income tax rules for ship owners, charterers & shipping agents
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released a draft proposing further amendments to the Income Tax Rules 2002...
FBR proposes new procedure for inclusion in Active Taxpayers List
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new procedure for adding taxpayers to the Active Taxpayers List...
Pakistan, Philippines set to initiate trade talks next year: Ambassador Rabbani
MANIlLA: Pakistan and the Philippines are set to initiate preliminary discussions next year on a proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA),...
Pakistan opens new avenue for Russian agricultural technology, investment & seed cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said and Wednesday that Pakistan seeks agricultural cooperation with...
IMF talks likely to clear way for 1.2 billion dollar tranche
ISLAMABAD: Ongoing talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to conclude this week, potentially paving the...
Pakistan Customs sets new import values for raisins from Iran, Afghanistan, China vide VR No.2109/2026
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has set new customs values for imported dry grapes, or raisins, ranging from...
Pakistani content creators seek tax relief on social media income
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani content creators and influencers called on the Federal Board of Revenue to review the withholding tax on social...
National CERT flags fake NADRA, FBR & FIA websites stealing user data
ISLAMABAD: The National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has detected a phishing campaign in which fake websites, set up...
Pakistan, IFC discuss mobilising private capital, financial access
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) here on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on private-sector financing,...
French ambassador, PIA management discuss cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines and France continue to strengthen their longstanding cooperation across various sectors. French Ambassador Jean-Noël Poirier recently...
Pakistan-IMF review talks to conclude this week for 5th loan tranche
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are expected to conclude review talks this week for the release of the...
FBR mandates use of authorized vendors for production monitoring systems
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for manufacturers of specified taxable goods to procure and...
Citizens, businessmen welcome FBR tax return filing extension
RAWALPINDI: Citizens, business owners, and commercial trade associations across Rawalpindi welcomed the Federal Board of Revenue’s decision to extend the...
Pakistan secures additional 70,000-tonne rice exports to Malaysia for Oct-Dec 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured arrangements to export an additional 70,000 metric tonnes of rice to Malaysia between October and December...
Islamabad Customs seizes Rs5.41b narcotics consignment near M-2
ISLAMABAD: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement has seized narcotics and other items worth approximately Rs5.41 billion during an intelligence-based operation near...
Pakistan amends SOE policy as IMF-linked reforms advance
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has taken another step under its IMF programme by amending the 2023 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ownership...
